On October 5, 2023, the federal government launched the Consultation on Cracking Down on Predatory Lending Faster by Further Lowering the Criminal Rate of Interest and Increasing Access...

Alberta’s Ministry of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour is currently reviewing Alberta’s Employment Standards Code.

Employers are often frustrated by the fact that the BC Human Rights Tribunal rarely awards costs, even when an employee or former employee brings a frivolous complaint.

On November 14, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures) 2017.

On November 30, 2016, the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation presented its Final Report to the federal government.

On July 17, 2020, the Government of Canada released details, as well as draft legislation, in respect of a redesigned CEWS program effective from July 5, 2020.

Our colleagues in Ontario have posted their thoughts on the matter, including the background facts to the decision and implications for federally regulated employers.

On April 19, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled in the House of Commons the Liberal Government's first federal budget in more than two years.

On December 7, 2022, a private member's bill by an Ontario NDP MPP, Bill 55, Four-Day Work Week Act, 2022, passed first reading.

WorkSafeBC recently announced public consultation and hearings into proposed changes to regulations under the Workers' Compensation Act.

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

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.

The recent Queen's Bench decision Styles v. AIMC was widely discussed given that it found an employee was entitled to LTIP awards vesting after termination despite...

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

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

As noted in our previous post, courts will not enforce a restrictive covenant against a departing employee unless the former employer can show the restraints imposed are reasonable between the parties and in reference to the public interest.

The Government has also pledged to engage workers, employers, labour and employer organizations, academics, experts, and other organizations "concerned about work-life balance".

Effective June 1, 2014, the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $10.25 to $11.00 per hour.

As you know, most of the new provisions regarding differential treatment provided by Bill 176: An Act to amend the Act respecting labour standards ...

It’s time for another instalment in Murphy’s Laws of HR.