Ontario introduces new Consumer Protection Act, 2023 and amendments to the Consumer Reporting Act
The Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 142, Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023 that, if passed, would replace the existing Consumer Protection Act, 2002 with the new Consumer Protection Act, 2023 and would also amend the current Consumer Reporting Act.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
9 minutes read
December 18, 2023 
When are virtual termination meetings appropriate?
Virtual meetings, including virtual termination meetings, are here to stay. Thus, when ending the employment relationship, employers should aim to break the news in as sensible, respectful, and accessible setting as possible.
Vey Willetts LLP
Are you entering a new vacation entitlement year? What employers need to know about vacation entitlements in Ontario
For many employers, January marks the start of a new vacation entitlement year and while employee time off is crucial to a healthy work-life balance, it can also be a source of confusion and headache for employers. So, as the New Year is rapidly approaching, here’s a refresher on vacation entitlements under the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA).
SpringLaw
3 minutes read
December 13, 2023 
Is secretly recording in a workplace just cause for termination?
Employers should take note that while secretly recording a workplace conversation is not a criminal offence if the person recording it is a member of that conversation, it may still come with serious ramifications.
Simes Law
Appropriate consideration
Most readers already know that in order to have a binding agreement, there must be “consideration” flowing both ways. In other words, each party must receive some sort of benefit; although I rarely invoke Latin, I do like to refer to the need for a quid pro quo in this context.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
Federal employers take note: Change to the Canada Labour Code
Numerous changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) are coming into effect on February 1, 2024, and it will be very important for human resources professionals to understand how these amendments affect both employers and employees.
Simes Law
Navigating your employees’ fear of AI in the workplace
This blog post will look at what are some of the fears our employees have about AI, what are the benefits to share with your team and what are some strategies to prepare our workforces for the massive AI-driven changes on the way.
SpringLaw
Clarity on “exceptional circumstances” in reasonable notice
Is there an upper limit to an award of notice/severance? If so, what criteria will Courts use to assess whether it will award reasonable notice in excess of this upper limit? Unless restricted by contract, an employee is entitled to notice of dismissal or, more commonly, pay in lieu.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
The damage is done: Aggravated versus punitive damages in employment law
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently affirmed the difference between aggravated and punitive damages in an employment law case.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
