Ontario continues its “Working for Workers” initiative with Bill 30, introducing major updates for employers. Mari Maimets, Nadine Zacks and Daryl Seupersad outline the key changes introduced and highlight what employers should take note of to be prepared.
Practice Area: Employment Law
Updated Employer Obligations for Mass Terminations
Are your termination protocols up to date?Paul Broad breaks down Ontario’s new requirement to provide an Employment Ontario Career Supports information sheet for mass terminations and key steps that employers can take to stay compliant.
County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA): 2025 Annual Civil Litigation Updated Conference
Get ahead on the latest employment litigation developments with a deep dive into a recent case. Drew McArthur will walk through how the case redefines access to redress and procedural obligations at the CCLA Litigation Updated Conference on November 22.
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA): Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference
George Vuicic will join a Fireside Judicial Chat with the Honorable Justice David W. Stratas of the Federal Court of Appeal, at the CBA Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference on November 29.
Ontario Government Mandates New “Student and Family Support Offices” For All School Boards
Ontario has mandated new “Student and Family Support Offices” across all school boards. In this School Board Update, Dolores Barbini explores the expectations associated with the Offices and how boards can prepare for the transition.
Build a Better Employment Agreement: Contracts, Clauses, and Provisions
The world of employment agreements has changed significantly in recent years but through proper terms and structure, employment agreements can help employers mitigate costly litigation and unforeseen financial consequences. This complementary, one-hour webinar will continue with our overview of the essential components of an employment agreement to best protect your organization.
Professionalism Smorgasbord: Serving Up Labour & Employment Litigation Lessons
Feast on a multi-course menu of professionalism topics inspired by the latest in labour and employment litigation. During this 60-minute webinar, we’ll mix case commentary with ethical reflections and service up plenty of practical guidance.
Proposed Pension Act Amendments Could Reshape JSPP Transfer Framework
Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman and David Gruber break down the latest amendments to the Pension Benefits Act introduced in Bill 68 that pave the way for converting a defined contribution (DC) plan into a jointly sponsored pension plan (JSPP).
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA): HR Power Lunch Webinar Series
From policy to practice – learn how to manage attendance challenges while supporting your team. Rebecca Feldman and Gabrielle Lemoine will discuss the legal principles related to attendance management at HRPA’s HR Power Lunch Webinar Series on November 13. Learn more!
Federal Budget 2025: Key Highlights for Employers and Pension Plan Administrators
On November 04, 2025, the federal government tabled its 2025 budget, “Canada Strong“ (budget). While focused on economic spending, infrastructure, and housing, the budget also introduced several significant initiatives impacting employers, pension plan administrators, and human resources professionals. We have summarized the most significant of these announcements below. Labour and Employment Employment Insurance (EI) Retirement…