Bad Employer Conduct – 2023’s Top 3 Most Scathing Canadian Employment Law Decisions

As employment lawyers, we all have times when we wish our employer-side clients had come to us for advice before making certain decisions.  There’s a lot that can be done…

It’s All in the Timing: The Best and Worst Times to Terminate Employees

The English magician Tony Corinda once said: “Good timing is invisible. Bad timing sticks out a mile”. As employment lawyers, we talk a lot about the “why”, “what” and definitely…

Respect in the Workplace Policies: An Employer’s Starting Point for DEIB Initiatives

Employers often state that promoting DEIB initiatives is a top priority, and they ask us how best to improve on the start they’ve made (or how to get on board…

“Loud Quitting” – How Employers Can Manage this Trend

Back in September, we delved into the issue of “quiet quitting” and discussed how employers can manage their quiet quitting employees. Recently, we’ve seen a new, flip-side, trend of employee’s…

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Time to Call in the Pros: When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer?

When it comes to employment law, there's no shortage of information out there. From blogs to TikToks to YouTube videos, there's a wealth of knowledge available at your fingertips. And…

When Professional and Personal Lives Mingle: Managing Workplace Romances

Toronto Mayor John Tory shocked the city last week by announcing his resignation due to an intimate relationship with one of his staff. Whatever your opinions about infidelity or John…

An Open Dialogue: Black History Month

Every February, Canadians across the country celebrate the incredible achievements and honour the legacy of Black Canadians during Black History Month. The official theme of this year's Black History Month…

A Fresh Year and a Fresh Look At Your Workplace Policies

Ah, the glow of a fresh new year! It’s human nature to use the holiday season and the start of the new year as a time for self-reflection. As Labour,…

2022 HR Law Trends

As we start to wrap up 2022, workplace law continues to move at an unpredictable, quick and sometimes wacky pace. Both managers and employees alike are burnt out and struggling…