Most conversations about AI at work focus on which tools to adopt and what policies to put in place. Those things matter, but they are not actually where the hard work happens. The harder work is getting your team into the right
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada, published by Spring Law, focuses on legal issues related to employment relationships and human rights within Canadian workplaces. The blog covers topics such as employment contracts, terminations, compensation, compliance reviews, wrongful dismissal, disability accommodations, and collective agreements. It also addresses emerging workplace challenges including remote work policies, electronic monitoring, AI use in hiring and workplace practices, and evolving employment standards legislation. The content includes practical guidance on policy development, legal compliance, and risk management for employers and HR professionals, with a particular emphasis on Ontario employment law and recent regulatory changes.
Most conversations about AI at work focus on which tools to adopt and what policies to put in place. Those things matter, but they are not actually where the hard work happens. The harder work is getting your team into the right…
AI is a useful tool for managing people in the workplace. It can track performance trends, flag patterns in attendance or productivity, and surface data that would have taken a manager hours to pull together. Used well, it makes day-to-day management faster and more…
When an employee asks for time off for medical reasons, employers often aren’t sure how much medical detail they’re allowed to ask for, or what their obligations are to accommodate the employee.
A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) helps…
Mentoring has always required a deliberate and intentional approach. It is not something that happens automatically, even in traditional workplaces. In a virtual environment, that becomes even more apparent.
Without the benefit of informal, in-person interaction, mentoring has to be built into how the organization operates.…
Workplace harassment is not a new concept. What is new is where it happens. With hybrid and remote work now embedded in everyday operations, Ontario has made it clear that harassment does not stop at the office door or the login screen. If…
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates continue to be contentious workplace issues in Canada. While many employers are pushing for in-person work, some employees view remote work as a core part of their job. This tension is increasingly showing up in legal claims, most notably, constructive dismissal claims.
What…
Ontario employers should be preparing now for an upcoming minimum wage increase that will take effect later this year.
Ontario minimum wage increasing October 1, 2026
On April 1, the Ontario government has announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour…
Workplace safety is not a “set it and forget it” exercise.
Across Canada, governments are tightening expectations around workplace health and safety. Employers who fail to properly protect workers from occupational hazards can face serious consequences.
Corporations, directors, officers, and…