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Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common part of recruitment. Employers may use AI-enabled tools to sort applications, identify qualifications, rank candidates, schedule interviews, analyze responses, or support other stages of the hiring process. In Ontario, the growing visibility … Read more »

Startups operate in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments where speed and flexibility are often prioritized over formal processes. While this approach can support innovation and growth, it can also lead to significant legal exposure, particularly regarding employment agreements. Founders and … Read more »

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Wilsher v. Olympic Wholesale, offers a detailed look at how courts may assess just cause allegations involving timekeeping, payroll edits, workplace practices, and the manner of dismissal. The case involved a long-service night shift supervisor at a food dis … Read more »

Workplace surveillance is no longer limited to security cameras, building access cards, or occasional reviews of company email. As remote and hybrid work have become more common, employers are increasingly using digital tools that can track productivity, app and browser activity, internal communicat … Read more »

Ontario’s decision not to participate in a federal temporary measure expanding access to low-wage temporary foreign workers has placed renewed attention on a difficult employment issue: how employers address labour shortages while navigating a shifting regulatory environment. Recent reporting noted … Read more »