Information About Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada

Mentoring has always required a deliberate and intentional approach. It is not something that happens automatically, even in traditional workplaces. In a virtual environment, that becomes even more apparent. Without the benefit of informal, in-person interaction, mentoring has to be built into how t … Read more »

Workplace harassment is not a new concept. What is new is where it happens. With hybrid and remote work now embedded in everyday operations, Ontario has made it clear that harassment does not stop at the office door or the login screen. If it happens online and is connected to work, it is a workplac … Read more »

Return-to-office (RTO) mandates continue to be contentious workplace issues in Canada. While many employers are pushing for in-person work, some employees view remote work as a core part of their job. This tension is increasingly showing up in legal claims, most notably, constructive dismissal claim … Read more »

Ontario employers should be preparing now for an upcoming minimum wage increase that will take effect later this year. Ontario minimum wage increasing October 1, 2026 On April 1, the Ontario government has announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.60  to $17.95 per hour effectiv … Read more »

If you employ people, AI is already part of your workplace. It’s not really a prediction so much as the current reality.Employees are using AI tools to write emails, summarize meetings, polish reports, prepare presentations, and speed through everyday tasks. Many are doing it quietly, and some are d … Read more »