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Insights regarding Ontario’s long-term illness leave and reminder regarding employment information requirements

Employers should review and update their policies, practices and offer letters following changes to Ontario’s employment standards legislation.

Ontario Court confirms continued vesting of stock options and RSUs not guaranteed for statutory notice period

In the case of an employee termination, stock options and restricted share units are not “wages” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act.

Navigating employee sick leave and medical documentation

We look at some recent legislative developments across Canada around medical documentation in the workplace context.

Another termination provision bites the dust: Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.

Ontario’s Superior Court has struck down yet another set of termination provisions.

Entitlements of employees impacted by group termination under the Canada Labour Code

Federal employees impacted by group termination are not entitled to group termination notice or pay in lieu.

When are workplace investigation reports protected by solicitor-client privilege?

Whether a workplace investigation report is protected by solicitor-client privilege depends on the context in which it was prepared.

Proposed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act

The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act with the introduction of Bill 5.

Working for Workers Four: ‘artificial intelligence’ disclosure requirement

New Ontario regulation aims to provide transparency to job seekers, but more guidance is needed to ensure employer compliance.

Warkentin: Ontario decision clarifies distinction between a corporation’s employee and controlling mind

It is important for companies to obtain signed releases from workers in the context of company sale purchases.

Bertsch: Ontario decision provides guidance on termination provisions in employment agreements

Ontario case law on termination provisions in employment agreements has typically been employee-friendly. A recent case illustrates how they can...