Exit Checklists – A Powerful Tool!
We have all been there, an employee submits their resignation, and the chaos begins as we try to work though the shock and logistics of the departure. Having a solid...
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Ontario Employers – File Your Accessibility Compliance Report by December 31, 2023
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Under AODA, accessibility standards have been created that...
Work from Anywhere Policies: Blessing or Curse?
At this point, a remote work policy is not a new concept. However, there continue to be challenges for employers in navigating the “dos and do nots”, especially when it...
Alberta Court Recognizes New Tort of Harassment
In Alberta Health Services v Johnston, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recognized a new tort of harassment and awarded an individual plaintiff $650,000 in damages. A tort...
Highlight on Recent Legislative Changes for Federally Regulated Employers
There always seems to be some kind of legislative changes happening somewhere, and this time, the focus is on federally regulated employers. Quebec: An Act to amend the Official Languages...
Ontario Employers Take Note – New Licensing Requirements for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters
Ontario Regulation 99/23 Licensing – Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) came into force July 1, 2023. Generally speaking, the Regulation establishes a...
ChatGPT: Legal Considerations for Employers
At this point, most of us have heard of ChatGPT – the artificial intelligence program that is increasing in popularity and quickly making its way into workplaces, whether welcomed or...
OVERVIEW: B.C.’s New Pay Transparency Act
In May, British Columbia passed a new Pay Transparency Act which applies to all provincially regulated employees in B.C. and aims to enhance transparency around compensation – benefitting both employees...
Quebec Bill 96 – One year later
You may recall that approximately a year ago, the Quebec government passed the controversial Bill 96. This Bill, which came into effect on June 1, 2022, was aimed to provide...
British Columbia: Clarification on the Test for Family Status Discrimination
As you may recall from our previous e-Alerts, there is no consistent test that is applied across Canada when it comes to family status discrimination. As such, some jurisdictions, including...