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Ontario considering 27-week personal illness leave

The Ontario government is conducting a consultation on amending the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to include an unpaid 27-week personal...

Bill 149 receives royal assent

Ontario’s Bill 149, which imposes new requirements regarding pay transparency, Canadian work experience and the use of AI in job postings, has...

Employment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace

The Q1 2024 webinar will discuss artificial intelligence in the workplace, the latest termination clause case law developments as well as the risks...

Driving change: B.C.’s Bill 48 provides clarity to gig economy

British Columbia’s Bill 48 aims to provide some clarity on the legal standards that apply to gig economy workers. The Bill is expected to have...

Bill 124: quashed and repealed

The Ontario government repealed its Bill 124 last month after the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that the legislation violated the Charter of...

Construction project owners potentially liable as ‘employers’ under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act

A recent split decision of the Supreme Court of Canada carries significant implications for construction project owners, who could potentially be...

New Saskatchewan law continues accessibility legislation trend

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act came into force on December 3, 2023.  This is a continuation of the trend towards such accessibility legislation...

British Columbia streamlining credential recognition for internationally trained professionals

The B.C. government has introduced new legislation designed to address delays in accreditation by streamlining the international credential...

Navigating the future of remote work

Remote work continues to evolve, as digital nomads and a variety of hybrid work arrangements become permanent features of many workplaces.

Ontario’s Bill 149 proposes new requirements for pay transparency, use of AI in job postings and other changes

Ontario has proposed more changes to the Employment Standards Act with Bill 149, its fourth “Working for Workers Act.” Kelly...