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Spring Law
SpringLaw is a virtual law firm based in Toronto specializing in employment law. It provides legal services and resources primarily for employers and employees, focusing on workplace compliance, employment contracts, terminations, compensation, and disability issues. The firm offers curated legal tools, templates, and educational content to help clients manage human resources and employment law matters effectively. SpringLaw publishes a blog that covers current legal developments, practical guidance on workplace policies, AI use in hiring, remote work regulations, and employee benefits. Their content aims to support employers in maintaining compliance with evolving employment standards and labor laws, particularly within Ontario.
646 published works
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Can You Tell Your Boss to F* Off and Keep Your Job? The Ontario Court of Appeal Weighs In
As lawyers like to say, it depends. But threatening to punch him immediately afterwards certainly doesn’t help. It’s not controversial to say that selling your business and staying on as…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
“At Any Time” Gets Its Time: Is There Any Certainty for Ontario Employers After Baker?
By Vivian Liu
For years, Ontario employers have had good reason to worry about their termination clauses. Even clauses intended to comply with the law have been found unenforceable because their wording fails…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
The Accessibility Deadline Many Ontario Businesses Don’t Know About: December 31, 2026
By Emily Elder
If your business has 20 or more employees in Ontario, you have a legal filing deadline at the end of this year. Many business owners have never heard of it. …
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Federal Bill C-39: Major Changes Proposed for Federal Labour Relations
By Lisa Stam, Emily Elder
The federal government introduced a bill that proposed significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) for federally regulated employers and unions. Contained in the omnibus Bill C-39, the Building…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Your AI Isn’t the Expert. You Are.
AI TOOLS REQUIRE EXPERT OVERSIGHT TO AVOID LEGAL RISK AI as a tool contributes to faster and more efficient outcomes. It finds, writes, compiles and generates documents and images based on…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Why Every Employer Now Needs an AI Policy (Even If You Think You Don’t Use AI)
By Calvin To
Even if your company hasn’t formally adopted AI yet, you still need an AI policy. This is true even if your company doesn’t allow employees to use AI or if…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Psychological Safety and Employer Liability in Ontario: What You Need to Know
By Vivian Liu
Psychological safety has evolved from an HR buzzword into a recognized area of legal risk. In Ontario, employers are increasingly expected not only to prevent physical injuries but also to…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
What Is Constructive Dismissal, and How Do You Run Your Business Without Triggering It
Constructive dismissal arises when an employer makes a significant change to an employee’s terms of employment without their consent. Even where the employee hasn’t been expressly terminated, the law may…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
The Legal Risks of Dismissing Workplace Complaints Too Quickly
By Emily Elder
You are an employer in Ontario. An employee has raised concerns about a colleague’s behaviour. Whether the allegations could amount to workplace harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct,…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Electronic Monitoring of Employees in Ontario: Transparency is Not a Choice
By Vivian Liu
Technology has made it easier than ever to monitor how work gets done. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, digital productivity tools, and AI‑enabled systems, workplace monitoring has become a key compliance issue for…