Employment and Labour

Employment issues during an economic downturn

This presentation outlines a variety of employment matters that may arise during an economic downturn and helps arm businesses with the strategic...

A review of new whistleblower protections under Ontario’s Securities Act

The Ontario government has approved amendments to the Securities Act (Ontario) to prohibit reprisals against whistleblowers and prohibit contractual...

Drug testing policies in the wake of Irving – Addressing legitimate safety concerns

Employers are increasingly looking to drug and alcohol testing to address workplace safety risks while employees and unions continue to challenge...

Franchisors – Are you at risk of joint employer status in Canada?

A finding of joint employer status, where a franchisor is found to be the joint or co-employer of its franchisees’ employees, is arguably the most...