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Can I Terminate An Employee On Leave?
Can an employer terminate an employee during or after leave? Yes, but risk increases quickly. This article explains what employers can and cannot do, where timing creates exposure, and how careful documentation and consistent decision making can help reduce legal risk for employers today confidently.
Mentoring in the Age of AI
Mentoring has always mattered, but AI is changing what good mentoring looks like. As tools generate faster, more polished work, the real value shifts to judgment, context, and strategy. Here’s why mentoring is becoming more important, not less, in AI‑enabled workplaces.
More Canadians Are Working Past 65: Is Your Workplace Ready?
More Canadians over 65 are remaining in the workforce, and employers should ensure their workplace policies and practices keep pace. From age discrimination and accommodations to benefits and human rights obligations, businesses should proactively review how they support older workers in today’s changing workforce landscape.
Harassment Doesn’t Log Off: Is Your Workplace Exposed to Virtual Risks?
Virtual harassment now carries real workplace risk. Ontario employers should update policies, training, and investigation processes before online misconduct turns into an OHSA compliance issue.
Return-to-Office Mandates and Constructive Dismissal: What Employers Need to Know
Return-to-office mandates are creating new legal risks for employers. When does remote work become a protected term of employment, and how can RTO policies trigger constructive dismissal claims? Here’s what employers need to know before making the shift.
Federal 2026 Changes HR Teams Should Prepare For Now
Several federal workplace changes are already here, with more rolling out through 2028. Now is the time for HR teams to review policies, leave rules, safety programs, and digital accessibility plans.
Ontario and Federal Minimum Wage Increases: What Employers Need to Know
Minimum wage increases are coming in Ontario and at the federal level. Employers should review pay practices, update policies, and prepare for compliance risks tied to wage adjustments and employee expectations.
Termination Clauses in 2026: Why “ESA‑Compliant” Still Isn’t Enough
Many Ontario employers assume their old contracts are fine because they reference the ESA. In 2026, that assumption can become a very expensive mistake.
Digital Misconduct: What Online Behaviour Means for the Workplace
Online behaviour doesn’t stay online. From private messages to public posts, digital misconduct can create real legal and reputational risk for employers. Here’s what you need to know and what your policies should cover.