The federal government has introduced Bill C-39, proposing sweeping reforms to the Canada Labour Code that would fundamentally alter how federally regulated employers approach collective bargaining...

The Angolan Insurance Regulation and Supervision Agency (Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros or ARSEG) issued Regulatory Standard No. 8/25...

Since January 1, 2018, section 13(4) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) has provided for entitlement to workers' compensation benefits for chronic and traumatic stress.

In Abrams v. RTO Asset Management, 2020 NBCA 57 (Abrams), the New Brunswick Court of Appeal considered an employee's appeal of a decision dismissing his action for damages in lieu of reasonable notice upon his job termination without cause.

In Hucsko v. A.O. Smith Enterprises Limited, 2021 ONCA 728 (A.O. Smith), a long-term senior employee's co-worker alleged that the employee sexually harassed her. A

Employees in Canada who want to get vaccinated but lack a contractual or statutory right to paid time off to do so may be unable to afford the reduction in income that would ensue if they took time off work to get vaccinated.

On May 27, 2020, Ontario updated its COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool (Tool), which was originally launched in March 2020.

On March 1, 2022, Ontario moved to the Roadmap Exit Step, as amended. We provided a summary of the restrictions that were eliminated on that date and those that would continue to exist.

The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) is a newsletter published by Littler on a quarterly basis to provide high-level and concise coverage of global labor and employment (L&E) law...

The workers' compensation system in Canada is a no-fault insurance system that provides employees who become injured or ill at the workplace with compensation from a statutorily established accident fund.

On June 17, 2020, in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal rendered a decision pertaining to the enforceability of termination provisions in employment contracts.

In Zanette v. Ottawa Chamber Music Society, 2024 HRTO 998, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) dismissed a volunteer's application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sexual orientation...

The Dutch implementation of the European Pay Transparency Directive is advancing through the legislative process, set to take effect January 1, 2027. The Verwey-Jonker Institute has released a practical guide outlining how employers can establish objective, gender-neutral pay structures to meet these new requirements. Employers face critical decisions about job evaluations, remuneration policies, and privacy-compliant processes that will fundamentally reshape how they justify and document compensation pract

Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic.

France has released a revised draft law to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, introducing notable clarifications while retaining core mechanisms for ensuring pay transparency. The updated bill addresses key aspects including remuneration definitions, employer response timelines, and expanded grounds for refusing information disclosure. What specific changes will impact French employers with 50 or more employees, and how do these provisions compare to the original EU Directive requirements?

A massive overhaul of the Canada Labour Code (CLC) is pending, with significant amendments coming into force on September 1, 2019, just prior to the Canadian federal election in October.

In Quach v. Mitrux Services Ltd., 2020 BCCA 25 (Quach), the British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned the trial court's decision to award aggravated damages...

Ontario court holds that employment termination provisions must strictly comply with the ESA's minimum standards; not be ambiguous and clearly articulate...

In Goruk v. Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce, 2021 ONSC 5005, the Ontario Superior Court found that the Chamber of Commerce (COC) was justified in dismissing with cause a 75-year-old, ...

A number of employment requirements set forth under the Integrated Accessibility Standards ("IAS") will become effective on January 1, 2016.