2024 was a ‘super year’ for elections. Half of the world’s population – some 4.7 billion people – went to the polls in 72 countries. Political shifts often lead to significant changes in employment laws. We’re here to help you prepare
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Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Excellent: Ontario Court Validates Termination Clause that is Unambiguous and Legal
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…
Back to Business: Trump’s Second Term and the Four Major Shifts US Employers Should Expect
US employers can expect material changes to employment laws under the Trump administration, with impacts felt across their business operations. President-elect Trump’s first term, his campaign platform, and the typical shifts in a Democratic to Republican transition provide clues about…
The Pre-Inauguration Playbook: Steps US Employers Should Take to Ensure Immigration Compliance as We Enter a New Era of Enforcement
President-elect Trump’s announced (and rumored) Cabinet member selections confirm that immigration enforcement will be a top priority from day one. With less than two months before inauguration day, US employers should take action now to ensure they are compliant with…
A New Gig for Digital Platform Work: Ontario’s Legal Framework for Digital Platform Workers Comes into Force July 1, 2025
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…
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Employment Law Implications
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive represents one of the biggest ever shifts in reporting requirements for organizations. (For most companies, the first reporting will be on the financial year which starts after January 1, 2025.)
It requires most large organizations…
HR Trend Watch: Maintaining compliance while unlocking the talent rewards of flexible work arrangements
We are clearly (and thankfully) well past the pandemic, and yet demands for flexible and remote work press on. While the overall global trend of transforming the traditional 9-to-5 work model is consistent, laws governing flexible work arrangements can vary…
Planning for Ontario’s Bill 190: Working for Workers Five Act
On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) received royal assent. Here’s what employers need to know:
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Trump Back in Office: What Employers Can Expect Regarding Employer-Based Immigration
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January will have a profound impact on immigration law and enforcement. While the Trump/Vance ticket made immigration a central focus of its campaign, the platform took aim at asylum law and unlawful…
The Legal Playbook for AI in HR: Five Practical Steps to Help Mitigate Your Risk
By and large, HR departments are proving to be ground zero for enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. AI can be used to collect and analyze applicant data, productivity, performance, engagement, and risk to company resources. However, with the recent…