Employment and Labour Employment and Labour

New Rules of Civil Procedure on the horizon

Two years after the Ontario government began a review of the province’s Rules of Civil Procedure, sweeping reforms are expected some time in 2026.

AI in hiring: Ontario employers grappling with new job posting disclosure requirement

New rules are in effect in Ontario that require employers to disclose whether AI is used in publicly advertised job postings.

Reminder for Ontario employers: incoming public job posting requirements

Employers with 25 or more employees in Ontario will be required to make certain disclosures in their publicly advertised job postings.

Changes in leave entitlements: federal, Saskatchewan and British Columbia updates for 2025–2026

Various legislative amendments have been proposed to change, or have recently amended, statutory leave of absence entitlements.

Employment and Labour Law Insights – December 2025

In the fourth instalment of our quarterly Employment and Labour Law Insights webinar series, Osler’s Sven Poysa, Carrington Hickey, Cassandra...

AI in the workplace: what employers in Ontario need to know

Ontario has begun to take incremental steps towards regulating how AI ius used in the workplace.

From hiring to firing: what startups need to know to be investor ready

Gain the knowledge to confidently navigate employment issues in this legal seminar led by Kelly O’Ferrall, partner, and Summer Danakas,...

First look: Ontario court clarifies Securities Act anti-reprisal protections

If protected activity is a motivating factor in a termination, employers may face liability even where there are also other motives.

A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair

Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.

Are you ready for pay transparency?

By November 1, 2025, employers in B.C. with 300–999 employees are required to prepare and post their annual pay transparency report.