Legalization Draws Near, Where are We Now on Employee Testing?
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) refused the union’s leave application in Suncor Energy Inc v Unifor Local 707A, 2017 ABCA 313 (Suncor ) thereby leaving the Alberta Court of...
View ArticleLegalization is in the Air – Ontario Moves to Amend Previous Government’s...
The Ontario government has introduced proposed amendments to the province’s regulatory framework for cannabis. If passed, Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, will alter the...
View ArticleIs Your Workplace Prone to Sexual Harassment? 5 Warning Signs to Watch For
One of the clearest messages from the #MeToo movement has been that sexual harassers need to be held accountable for their actions. This message has resonated with employers and most now appreciate...
View ArticleIt’s High Time: Ontario Finally Passes its Cannabis and Smoke-Free Legislation
Ontario’s revised regulatory framework for cannabis is now in effect. Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, received Royal Assent and came into force on October 17, 2018, amending 18...
View ArticleConducting a Police Record Check? What You Need to Know for November 1
Ontario employers who conduct police record checks for hiring or other purposes should be aware that new legislation comes into force on November 1, 2018. The Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 and...
View ArticleOntario Government Introduces Bill 47 to Reverse Most of Bill 148
On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, Making Ontario Open For Business Act, 2018, to repeal numerous provisions of the previous government’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act,...
View ArticleThe Future Of Work: Insights From Our 2019 Global Employer Forum
We’re in a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by technological development, globalization and significant demographic changes. Our world is hyper-connected, and the pace of change is rapid,...
View ArticleBetter to Know About It: Encouraging Reporting of Workplace Wrongdoing
We’re pleased to share a recent Canadian HR Reporter article, “Whistleblowers fear job loss, disclosure, retaliation”, with insight from Andrew Shaw. The article discusses the reasons why employees may...
View ArticleSpace for Agility: Making Co-working Work
Co-working or shared working spaces are increasingly being used to keep up with the volatile and ever-changing business landscape. From gig workers and freelancers to project teams, modern workforce...
View ArticleTread Carefully When it Comes to Co-Working Spaces
We’re pleased to share The Globe and Mail article, How co-working spaces expose companies to new legal risks. “Sharing office space with other companies and entrepreneurs can be an attractive option...
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