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Navigating employee sick leave and medical documentation

We look at some recent legislative developments across Canada around medical documentation in the workplace context.

Another termination provision bites the dust: Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc.

Ontario’s Superior Court has struck down yet another set of termination provisions.

Ontario Court of Appeal denies Crown’s motion for leave to appeal decision relating to ‘employer’ due diligence defence under OHSA

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released the sixth and final decision in R v. Greater Sudbury.

Entitlements of employees impacted by group termination under the Canada Labour Code

Federal employees impacted by group termination are not entitled to group termination notice or pay in lieu.

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...

When are workplace investigation reports protected by solicitor-client privilege?

Whether a workplace investigation report is protected by solicitor-client privilege depends on the context in which it was prepared.

Proposed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act

The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act with the introduction of Bill 5.

Québec privacy commissioner continues to set high bar for biometric data processing: lessons for businesses

Québec privacy regulators continue enforcement action against companies that use facial recognition and other biometric identification technologies.

Working for Workers Four: ‘artificial intelligence’ disclosure requirement

New Ontario regulation aims to provide transparency to job seekers, but more guidance is needed to ensure employer compliance.

Termination clauses under the microscope and other cautions

The increasing unwillingness of the courts to enforce contractual termination clauses is creating a more expensive environment for employers.