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Employment and Labour Law Insights – September 2025

In the third instalment of our quarterly Employment and Labour Law Insights webinar series, Osler’s Catherine Hamill, Sylvia Evans, Sneha Ajai and...

Ontario Court confirms continued vesting of stock options and RSUs not guaranteed for statutory notice period

In the case of an employee termination, stock options and restricted share units are not “wages” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act.

Employment and Labour Law Insights: hiring obligations and employment issues to consider in response to tariffs

No matter what industry you’re in, staying up to date on employment and labour issues is critical for legal and business professionals across...

Ontario court scrutinizes employer’s termination provisions, failure to assist employee’s job search

A recent Ontario court decision encourages employers to draft employment agreements using the exact language of the ESA.

Saskatchewan’s Franchise Disclosure Act receives royal assent

Saskatchewan recently become the seventh Canadian province to enact franchise legislation.

Amendments to Ontario’s licensing regime for recruiters and temporary help agencies

On April 29, 2024, O. Reg 182/24 came into force amending Ontario’s licensing regime for recruiters and temporary help agencies (THAs). The...

Animal testing ban for cosmetics to come into force on December 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, amendments to the federal Food and Drugs Act will come into force effectively prohibiting cosmetic brands from relying on...

Saskatchewan introduces comprehensive franchise legislation

Saskatchewan could soon become the seventh Canadian province to enact franchise legislation. We look at the notable features of the proposed bill and...