Bottom Line: Evaluate the Terms of Your Relationships as Your Business Expands Social media influencers embarking on the journey of growing their own businesses often face two pivotal challenges: (i) hiring additional support for product or service management; and (ii) engaging a talent manager to enhance their business and social media presence. Both challenges can […]
Bottom Line On April 1, 2024, more than five years after receiving Royal Assent, the Ontario Government’s Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (“COPS”) will come into force. This includes the repeal of the Police Services Act (the “PSA”) and the enactment of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (the “CSPA”) in its place. […]
Overview On March 21, 2024, the Ontario Government passed the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (“Working for Workers Four”), bringing with it important legislative changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”), Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 (“DPWRA”) and the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and […]
When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we create a better world. Today we celebrate all of the remarkable women around the world, including our colleagues, clients, family and friends. Thank you for inspiring us with your leadership each day.
We are pleased to announce that Robert Bayne has been named as a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters. This accolade recognizes exceptional lawyers who demonstrate a high quality of work, business and commercial savvy, and an ability to turn legal advice into practical solutions. Congratulations, Rob!
We are proud to celebrate our 20 colleagues who have been ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Congratulations to Rob Bayne, Ashley Brown, Evan Campbell, Sarah Crossley, Casey Dockendorff, Jonathan Dye, Laura Freitag, Jane Gooding, Donald Jarvis, Jamie Knight, Diane Laranja, Christopher Little, Brian MacDonald, Rusty McLay, Carl Peterson, Hina Saeed, Mark Stone, […]
We are pleased to announce that Bonnea Channe has been named as a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters. This accolade recognizes exceptional lawyers who demonstrate a high quality of work, business and commercial savvy, and an ability to turn legal advice into practical solutions. Congratulations, Bonnea!
We are pleased to announce that Sarah Crossley has been named as a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters. This accolade recognizes exceptional lawyers who demonstrate a high quality of work, business and commercial savvy, and an ability to turn legal advice into practical solutions. Congratulations, Sarah!
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On February 23, 2024, the Ontario government announced that it has repealed Bill 124, Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019 , via an Order in Council. The government had indicated its intention to do this last week, in response to the recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal. Please see […]
Bottom Line In a decision dated February 16, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down a termination provision that stated the employer could terminate an employee’s employment in its “sole discretion… at any time”. The judge held that this, among other components of the provision, violated the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), and […]
Canada Labour Code amendments now in force place new obligations on employers, including graduated notice of termination of employment similar to many provincial employment standards statutes Bottom Line Effective February 1, 2024, federally regulated employers who dismiss an employee without cause must give the employee notice in writing of the termination of their employment, pay […]