Amendments to the Canada Labour Code (Code) which come into effect on February 1, 2024 will require employers to provide individual employees with a graduated notice of termination based on their consecutive years of continuous employment. The amendments will also require employers to provide individual employees with a statement of benefits upon termination. These Code…
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Human Resources Legislative Update
On November 6, 2023, the Ontario government announced it will introduce legislation to require Ontario employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings. The legislation would also require employers to disclose whether they used artificial intelligence during the hiring process. Other proposed changes include: Further, the government announced that it will be conducting consultations on…
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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has held that the recently enacted provision in the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) which prohibits non-compete agreements in employment contracts or other agreements does not apply prior to October 25, 2021. By way of background, Ontario’s Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Act) received Royal Assent on December 2,…