Employment and Labour Employment and Labour

Businesses face increasing costs for supply chain compliance

Increasing government scrutiny of supply chain compliance is expected to lead to greater enforcement in the coming years.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Warkentin: Ontario decision clarifies distinction between a corporation’s employee and controlling mind

It is important for companies to obtain signed releases from workers in the context of company sale purchases.

Employment and Labour Law Insights: termination provisions, implied duties and moonlighting

No matter your industry, staying up to date on employment and labour law is critical for legal and business professionals across Canada. Osler has...

Bertsch: Ontario decision provides guidance on termination provisions in employment agreements

Ontario case law on termination provisions in employment agreements has typically been employee-friendly. A recent case illustrates how they can...

The evolving workplace: four years after COVID-19

The workplace is continuing to evolve in a post-pandemic era of hybrid work.

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 scrutinizes employer’s termination provisions, failure to assist employee’s job search

A recent Ontario court decision encourages employers to draft employment agreements using the exact language of the ESA.

‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is proposing significant changes to the requirements of job postings...

Employment and Labour Law Insights quarterly webinar – September 2024

No matter your industry, staying up to date on employment and labour law is critical for legal and business professionals across Canada. Osler has...