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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.

Employment and Labour Law Insights: hiring obligations and employment issues to consider in response to tariffs

No matter what industry you’re in, staying up to date on employment and labour issues is critical for legal and business professionals across...

New legal framework for digital platform workers coming into force July 1, 2025

The implementation of the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022, marks a significant departure from the current legal landscape.

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms duty to provide honest reasons for termination

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision elaborated on the longstanding theory that employers owe a duty of honest performance upon termination....

New Saskatchewan law continues accessibility legislation trend

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act came into force on December 3, 2023.  This is a continuation of the trend towards such accessibility legislation...

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies duty to mitigate damages in fixed-term independent contracts

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides new clarity on the mitigation of damages in fixed-term independent contractor engagements, write...

Employment and Labour Law Insights: June 2023

Join us for our webinar series, Employment and Labour Law Insights. Staying informed on the latest developments in this area of law is critical for...

Employment and Labour Law Insights: Restrictive covenants; electronic monitoring; vaccination policy case law; Maynard v. Johnson ControlsCanada

Available on-demand, this 60 minute session will provide an update on recent court decisions related to Labour and Employment, as well as pending and...

Employment and Labour Law Insights: Whistleblowing, constructive dismissal and unionized wage settlements; Render v. ThyssenKrupp; Livshin v. Clinic Network

Available live and on-demand, each 60 minute session will provide an update on recent court decisions, as well as pending and new legislative and...