This year has started with a bang for Illinois employers. Days into 2023, the legislature passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the “Act”), which would require Illinois employers to provide most employees with a minimum of 40 hours
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ABCA Contemplates Enhanced Gatekeeping in Employee Compensation Class Action Certification
Special thanks to Brendan O’Grady (a senior associate in our Litigation & Government Enforcement Practice Group) and Anton Rizor (articling student in our Toronto office) for co-authoring this blog.
In Flesch v Apache Corporation, the Alberta Court of Appeal…
The FTC’s Proposed Rule on Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know
Special thanks to Bradford Newman and Nandu Machiraju.
Employers have been keeping a close watch for rulemaking and action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) restricting non-competes. Earlier this month, the FTC answered the Executive Order’s call with enforcement…
Top Canadian Labour & Employment Law Developments of 2022
To wrap up 2022 and prepare for 2023, we highlighted key developments in Canadian labour and employment law:
1. COVID-19 Update
Workplace Vaccination Policies
Mandatory vaccination policies remained a prevalent issue in 2022. The first decisions to provide guidance on…
Annual Illinois Employer Update– Exploring the Key Themes for US and Global Employers in 2023 (Webinar)
Special thanks to Scott McMillen.
Looking Ahead: Exploring the Key Themes and Recommendations for US and Global Employers in 2023
Between maintaining business continuity and keeping your workforce safe, we know there’s been little time to track the rapidly…
Employer WARN-ing: Notice Requirements to Know Before Layoffs (Video)
With concerns intensifying about an economic downturn, unfortunately some layoffs or other reductions-in-force may be necessary for employers to weather the storm. What’s different now as opposed to early-on in the pandemic? Because of the ups and downs in the market, and…
Annual Canadian Employer Update: Reflecting on 2022 and Strategizing for 2023 (Webinar)
Special thanks to presenters: Jennifer Bernardo, Jeremy Hann, Andrew Shaw, Ajanthana Anandarajah, Dave Bushuev, Matthew De Lio, Rono Khan, Junaid Malik & Juliette Mestre.
The new year brings new challenges for…
Annual Canadian Employer Update: Reflecting on 2022 and Strategizing for 2023 (Webinar)
The new year brings new challenges for employers. Join us as we take stock of changes over the last year and strategize for what’s on the horizon. In our 75-minute “quick hits” format, we’ll help Canadian in-house counsel and human resources…
2023 Litigation Forecast: Prepare Now For Storms Ahead
In 2023, uncertainty is the new certainty, with the economic cycle replacing Covid-19 as the main driver of instability. Experience, along with the insights we’ve gathered from more than 600 senior lawyers at large corporations across the globe, point to…
2023 Litigation Forecast: Prepare Now For Storms Ahead
In 2023, uncertainty is the new certainty, with the economic cycle replacing Covid-19 as the main driver of instability. Experience, along with the insights we’ve gathered from more than 600 senior lawyers at large corporations across the globe, point to…