On October 22nd, 2021, the Ontario government announced its plan to gradually lift all public health and workplace safety measures by March, 2022. The plan will be guided by public health indicators, including those tracking new COVID-19 variants, increases in
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Updated Version Now Available: The Global Employer: Focus on Global Immigration and Mobility 2022
We’re thrilled to announce the release of a new edition of The Global Employer: Focus on Global Immigration & Mobility.
In this 2022 edition, you’ll find:
An introduction providing “hot topic” information employers need to know now related to the movement
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Ontario Court Rules Severance Pay Is Based on Global Payroll
We are pleased to share a recent SHRM article, “Ontario Court Rules Severance Pay Is Based on Global Payroll,” with quotes from Andrew Shaw. The article discusses the recent unanimous ruling by Ontario’s Divisional Court—a branch of the Superior Court
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Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Guidance on Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccination
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination and photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. In response to the requirement, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “OHRC”) published a Policy
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Exploring Canada’s Unique Response to Business and Human Rights (Webinar on October 28, 2021)
Join Baker McKenzie Partner, Kevin Coon for a conversation with Canada’s first Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, Sheri Meyerhoffer.
June 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the leading global framework for
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Remote Working from Outside of the Jurisdiction: The Pandemic and Beyond (Video)
Special thanks to Stephanie Dewey.
Baker McKenzie’s Labour and Employment, Global Immigration and Mobility, and Tax lawyers review the wide variety of legal issues for Canadian employers to consider regarding a temporary or permanent remote work opportunity outside of the province
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The COVID-19 Canadian Employment Litigation Landscape: Is It All Uphill From Here? (Video)
When world economies face challenges, employment litigation claims of all types arise. In this In Focus video, our Labour and Employment lawyers discuss the range of trending COVID-19 related employment claims and cases and share what Canadian employers can do
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Federal Government Announces Extension of COVID-19 Supports
On July 30, 2021, the Federal Government announced its proposal to extend certain COVID-19 support programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”), Canada Recovery Benefit (“CRB”), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit until October
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Employers Beware: Court Rules Ontario Severance Pay Based on Global Payroll
Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), employers with a payroll of at least $2.5 million are required to provide statutory severance pay when dismissing an employee with 5 or more years of service. But how is an employer’s “payroll”
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Federal Budget Bill Changes Canada Labour Code and Economic Support Programs
On June 29, 2021, the Federal Government passed Bill C-30, Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1, introducing a number of changes impacting federally regulated workplaces and extending existing COVID-19 related economic measures.
Changes to the Canada Labour Code (“CLC”):
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