ArticleBreaking News – Ford Government Prepares To Repeal Bill 148As previously reported, Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 became law on November 22, 2017.CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCCPartners Seeking Input For Provincial Government Consultation Process And New ESA Obligation To Provide Information To Employees Now In PlaceThese are examples of issues that can be addressed in the consultation process.CanadaEmployment and HRCCPartners
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Approves 26 Months Notice For ContractorsLast week, Ontario's highest appellate court dismissed an appeal by Canac Kitchens of a decision awarding two of its contractors each 26 months' notice.CanadaEmployment and HRCassels
ArticleDisconnecting From Work: Ontario Employers To Create PolicyIn November 2021, Ontario passed legislation on disconnecting from work (DFW). The goal of the legislation is to ensure employees have adequate time away from workCanadaEmployment and HRBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
VideoEmployment, Labour and Immigration Law in Canada - William R. MacGregorJoin our expert panel of leading employment and immigration lawyers as they examine 10 key considerations for U.S. businesses with Canadian operations. William R. MacGregor speaks.CanadaEmployment and HRGowling WLG
ArticleEmployment Law Tracker - April 2023On March 31, 2023, Ontario announced its plan to increase the province's statutory minimum wage rates. The new rates come into effect on October 1, 2023.CanadaEmployment and HRFilion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
ArticleEmployment Law Tracker - May 2021In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a plaintiff seeking damages for wrongful dismissal was instead found to have repudiated her employment contract.CanadaEmployment and HRFilion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
ArticleEmployment Law Tracker – January 2025In 2025, Looking Ahead, we explore the trends and developments in labour and employment law that we expect will impact employers operating in Canada in the year to come.CanadaEmployment and HRFilion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
ArticleEmployment Standards Poster: New RequirementThere are new requirements regarding the posting and distribution of the Ontario Ministry of Labour employment standards poster entitled "Employment Standards in Ontario".CanadaEmployment and HRStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleGovernment Returns To Pre Bill 148 Public Holiday Pay FormulaAs previously reported in November and March, Bill 148, "The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017", introduced many significant changes to employment standards and labour relations legislation. CanadaEmployment and HRTorkin Manes LLP
ArticleHot Off The Press! Supreme Court Of Canada Restores Requirement For Just Cause Dismissal Under The Canada Labour CodeThe Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") has released its decision on Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd v Wilson. We first told you about this case in our August 2013 blog.CanadaEmployment and HRCCPartners
ArticleHoward Levitt Interviewed On CHCH NewsOn April 17th, Howard Levitt was interviewed on CHCH News regarding the latest report released by the CBC...CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleJuly 14th - Howard Levitt Discusses Waterloo Officer's Suspension With PayLevitt comments on whether or not an everyday employee would be terminated in a similar case, unionized or not.CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleJuly 20th - Howard Levitt Discusses The Painful Process Of Firing - From Varying PerspectivesOn July 20th, Howard Levitt was interviewed on Zoomer Radio AM 740 "Goldawk Fights Back" discussing the uncomfortable process of firing an employee.CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleJune 11th - Howard Levitt Discusses Former Host Evan Solomon's Termination From The CBCOn June 11th, Howard Levitt was interviewed on 610 CKTB "Larry Fedoruk Show" discussing the recent termination by the CBC of former host Evan Solomon...CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleJune 29th - Howard Levitt Discusses Company Mergers, Independent Contractors, And Various Employment Dismissal ScenariosOn June 29th, Howard Levitt was interviewed on Newstalk 1010's "The Night Side with Barb DiGiulio" discussing various caller employment dismissal scenarios...CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleJune 30th - Howard Levitt Comments On York University Student's Sexual Assault AllegationsOn June 30th, Howard Levitt was interviewed on CBC's Here and Now discussing the recent allegations by a York University student...CanadaEmployment and HRLevitt LLP
ArticleLeave To Allow Employees To Vote In The Québec Provincial Election Of September 4, 2012A provincial election will be held in Québec on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleManitoba Acknowledges National Day For Truth And ReconciliationOn September 3, 2021, the Manitoba Government announced that it will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 to "encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of residential schools."CanadaEmployment and HRMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleNational Day For Truth And Reconciliation Adopted As New Statutory Holiday For All Employees In The Northwest TerritoriesAll employees in the Northwest Territories are now entitled to an additional statutory holiday. The Legislative Assembly recently adopted legislation which adds the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...CanadaEmployment and HRMcLennan Ross LLP