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Bill 32, the Restoring Balance in Alberta's Workplaces Act, 2020, received royal assent on July 29, 2020. Many of the amendments to the Employment Standards Code and the Labour Relations Code came...

The federal government has established an independent Expert Panel to provide advice and conduct consultations on the modernization of labour standards in Part III of the Canada Labour Code.

Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., has announced the Federal Government's intention to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for almost all federally regulated workplaces.

On November 24, 2021, the British Columbia government announced that, effective January 1, 2022, British Columbia employees who are covered by the Employment Standards Act...

In recent months, Canadian authorities have been investigating the continuing issue of workplace harassment, but this time they are turning their gaze inward.

Effective January 1, 2018, the minimum wage in Ontario increased to $14 per hour, representing a 21 per cent increase ...

Support workers and nurses in the health care field have reported they are facing unprecedented levels of violence in their workplaces, and they are blaming both the hospitals they work for and the government at large.

The impending legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, presents uncharted territory for employers in Canada.

If your organization is thinking about establishing a business in Canada, the newest edition of Doing Business in Canada will be a valuable resource.

Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney recently announced a number of systematic changes to the TFW program.

Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF') conducted a free HR/employment webinar hosted by lawyer Marty Rabinovitch.

The last few years has seen some major changes to the rules governing the ability of Canadian employers to bring temporary foreign workers into Canada.

Effective December 1, 2022, federally regulated private sector employers will be required to provide employees with 10 days of paid sick leave pursuant to amendments to Part III of the Canada...

McCarthy Tétrault releases its Inclusion Now Annual Report 2025, examining how inclusion principles are integrated into daily operations, leadership practices, and firm-wide initiatives. The report details education programs, talent development, community partnerships, and pro bono work that demonstrate the firm's commitment to fostering a culture where all individuals can thrive. Through concrete examples and strategic initiatives, the publication illustrates how inclusive practices drive stronger out

Lawyer and workplace investigator Rachel Turnpenney discusses the critical shift from an advocate's mindset to a neutral investigator's approach when conducting workplace investigations. The conversation explores the unique challenges of sexual misconduct investigations, including managing heightened emotions, balancing urgency with trauma-informed processes, and identifying recurring patterns in workplace harassment cases.

On June 12th, Howard Levitt was interviewed by The National Post discussing the discharge of former CBC "Power and Politics" host Evan Solomon.

On October 29, 2021, McCarthy Tétrault's Labour and Employment offices in Toronto and Calgary hosted their annual Labour and Employment Conference.