In the recent case of Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2024 ONSC 5593 (Bertsch), an Ontario court upheld a termination provision that did not specify every detail. While recent decisions suggest that such provisions may have to be flawless to be
The Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to labour relations and employment law in Canada. It covers topics such as union certification processes, employer strategies for managing union activity, compliance with provincial and federal employment standards, workplace policies, termination and severance issues, pay equity, occupational health and safety, and evolving legislative changes like Ontario's Working for Workers Seven Act. The blog also addresses challenges faced by global employers operating in Canada, including navigating jurisdictional complexities and workforce reductions, providing insights to support compliance and risk management in Canadian workplaces.
In the recent case of Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2024 ONSC 5593 (Bertsch), an Ontario court upheld a termination provision that did not specify every detail. While recent decisions suggest that such provisions may have to be flawless to be…
Special thanks to our articling student Andie Hoang for contributing to this update.
In 2022, the Ontario government sought to establish a new legal framework for “digital platform work” through the introduction of the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022. It…
On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) received royal assent. Here’s what employers need to know:
Key Changes
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Changes to the capital gains inclusion rate and the employee stock option deduction rate (as proposed in Budget 2024) will apply to stock options exercised and shares sold on or after June 25, 2024. The new measure reduces the stock option…
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In the face of intensifying geopolitical risk and continuing economic uncertainty, the challenges for global employers to plan carefully and operate strategically to…
Special thanks to our articling student Mario Lofranco for contributing to this update.
In a previous blog post, we discussed the proposed changes that Bill 149 would bring to several employment statutes, building on the Working for Workers Acts,…
Special thanks to co-presenter Sarah Mavula.
Quebec’s Bill 96 significantly expanded existing French language requirements under Quebec’s Charter of the French language, including new translation requirements for a wide range of employment documents. Similarly, the treatment of commercial standard form contracts (or contracts of adhesion)…
In this 75-minute “quick hits” style session, our team provided practical advice to Canadian in-house counsel and human resources leaders and addressed what to keep top-of-mind for 2024.
Among other topics, we discussed:
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Special thanks to our articling student Ravneet Minhas for contributing to this update.
Federal employers should be aware of recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code, which increased the minimum termination notice period for federally regulated private sector employees.[1]…