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AI in the workplace: what employers in Ontario need to know

Ontario has begun to take incremental steps towards regulating how AI ius used in the workplace.

First look: Ontario court clarifies Securities Act anti-reprisal protections

If protected activity is a motivating factor in a termination, employers may face liability even where there are also other motives.

A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair

Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.

Are you ready for pay transparency?

By November 1, 2025, employers in B.C. with 300–999 employees are required to prepare and post their annual pay transparency report.

Employment and Labour Law Insights – September 2025

In the third instalment of our quarterly Employment and Labour Law Insights webinar series, Osler’s Catherine Hamill, Sylvia Evans, Sneha Ajai and...

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.

Video surveillance at work: key takeaways from Québec’s latest privacy decision

The decision is a reminder to employers to ensure that their monitoring systems have a minimal impact on employee privacy.

Employment and Labour Law Insights: Civil Rules Review, mandatory mediation process and arbitration clauses

In the second instalment of our quarterly Employment and Labour Law Insights webinar series, Osler’s Kelly O’Ferrall, Steven Dickie, Irmak...

Ontario’s civil rules revolution? Breaking down the key proposed reforms

A controversial overhaul of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure has been recently proposed.