Minimum Wage Update

As of October 1, 2024, minimum wage in Ontario has increased 3.9% from $16.55 to $17.20 an hour.

Why Every Organization Needs a Framework for the Ethical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence

Ontario’s Bill 194, introduced on May 13, 2024, mandates AI accountability frameworks to address algorithmic bias, transparency, and privacy concerns in public sector entities.

Consideration in the Employment Context

After Waksdale, when amending employment agreements, what truly counts as sufficient consideration for new contract terms?

Workplace Investigations: A Reminder about the Obligation to Investigate and the Duty of Procedural Fairness

Two recent cases emphasize the critical importance of procedural fairness in workplace investigations.

Bill 190 – Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 and Other New Regulations

Bill 190 proposes transformative updates to Ontario’s Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Acts, reflecting evolving workplace norms and enhancing worker protections.

Back to Bill 149

Bill 149, amending the ESA, WSIA, DPWRA, and FARPCTA, receives Royal Assent, bringing significant changes across Ontario’s workforce laws effective March 2024.

The Legacy and End of Bill 124

DOWNLOAD & SHARE On February 12th, 2024, the Court of Appeal released its decision regarding Bill 124. In Ontario English Catholic Teachers…

Top Updates for 2023

DOWNLOAD & SHARE We published over 50 posts in 2023 as part of our monthly newsletter covering what is new and exciting…

Legislative Update

DOWNLOAD & SAVE Top Recent Updates and Proposed Amendments to Legislation Outside of Ontario Legislative changes in other jurisdictions often reveal trends…

Legislative Update: Bill 149 – Working for Workers Four Act, 2023

DOWNLOAD & SHARE Overview In last month’s newsletter, we wrote about the third installment of the Ford Government’s “Working for Workers” legislation,…

‘Tis the Season

DOWNLOAD & SHARE Now that cold and flu season is upon us, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit…

Much Ado About Nothing

DOWNLOAD & SHARE Non-Compete Clauses in Ontario Employment Law a)   Background In this article we consider the impact of the prohibition of…

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