A recent award clarifies when sick leave may be available after a WSIB denial and confirms the need for a case-by-case assessment.
Publication Type: Article
Multijurisdictional Employers Take Note: Ontario Court of Appeal Allows Action Involving Ontario-based Employee of a Foreign Company to Proceed
Multijurisdictional employers should note the potential for Ontario proceedings to take place in Ontario when employees perform work in Ontario.
When the Deal Breaks: Lessons from the Canada-U.S. Trade Talks
This article considers recent Canada-U.S. trade developments through a collective bargaining lens, highlighting practical lessons for employers on deadline pressure, walkaways, credible alternatives and preserving bargaining relationships.
Federal Government Announces Counter-Tariffs and $7.5 Billion Support Package for Canadian Workers and Businesses
The federal government has announced approximately $27.6 billion in counter-tariffs and a $7.5 billion support package . This article outlines the measures announced to date and the practical considerations for employers evaluating workforce and business planning options.
Ontario Seeks Public Input on Proposed Regulations Under Municipal Accountability Act, 2025
Municipalities now have an opportunity to respond to Ontario’s proposed accountability regulations. This article outlines the changes that could affect codes of conduct, training, inquiry processes and reporting obligations.
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Break Down: What Employers Should Watch For
Canada-U.S. trade talks have broken down, and the federal government has announced retaliatory tariffs expected to take effect on September 8. For employers in affected sectors the developments may raise important operational and workforce planning considerations.
Ontario Consults on New LIF, Locked-in RRIF and LIRA Unlocking Rules
Ontario has proposed significant changes governing the unlocking of funds held in Life Income Funds (LIF), locked-in Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) and Locked-In Retirement Accounts (LIRA). The proposal is most relevant to financial institutions that administer these accounts.
Ontario Court of Appeal Case is a Warning to Employers to Review Their Incentive Plans
The decision has significant implications for employers that provide equity awards or other incentive plans. Employers should review their plans and award documents before the same drafting issue produces a similarly significant claim.
Arbitrator Strikes Down TTC’s Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
A significant decision concerning workplace drug and alcohol testing, has found that the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) random drug and alcohol testing program was unreasonable, contrary to the collective agreement and inconsistent with employees’ rights under section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter).
“At Any Time” and “For Any Reason” Termination Clauses Survive: OCA Clarifies Rules for Interpreting Employment Contracts
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a significant decision that brings much-needed clarity to the interpretation of employment contracts and the enforceability of termination provisions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.