Introduction Employee lateness and absenteeism are among the most persistent challenges faced by Canadian employers. While occasional delays or sick days are an inevitable part of any workplace,...
Remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to create legal risks for employers across Canada — especially when flexibility has become part of an employee’s established working relationship. A...
Case Study: Dorceus v. Ontario, 2026 ONCA 321 In a significant 2026 decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a large-scale lawsuit brought by more than 400 healthcare workers challenging...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday operations for Canadian small businesses and nonprofit organizations. From drafting emails and job descriptions to screening...
A recent cyber incident involving Canada Life has exposed the personal information of up to 70,000 individuals, most of them tied to a single employer-sponsored benefits and retirement plan. While...
The Government of Ontario is proposing new changes that could directly impact how employers handle workplace costs, especially in industries like retail, hospitality, and food service. If passed,...
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights the devastating financial consequences of inadequate internal controls, confirming a massive damages award against a rogue employee....
The Ontario government has proposed the most significant changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) in nearly three decades, introducing measures that will increase benefits for...
Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs are continuing to disrupt key industries across Canada. In response, the federal government has extended critical Employment Insurance (EI) relief measures,...
Employers in British Columbia are facing a major shift in how employment standards complaints are handled. With the passage of Bill 10 – the Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, the province is...
