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An Offer They Can’t Refuse – The Dangers of Recruiting High Level Employees

An employer is paying the price for dismissing an employee who was recruited with an attractive job offer. Bruce Rodgers […]

By Maria Faraci
  • Employment Standards

The Dangers of Unpaid Employment in a Start-Up Company

Unpaid internships were discussed in an April 8th posting in this blog and it is clear that most Ontario interns have […]

By Catherine Coulter
  • Workers' Compensation

Top Ten Tips for the Workplace

Every now and then, it’s worth it for even the most seasoned HR professional to receive a reminder about best […]

By Catherine Coulter
  • Human Rights

Discrimination due to Family Status – The Final Word?

In a just-released decision, the Federal Court of Appeal has confirmed that the ground of discrimination due to family status […]

By Catherine Coulter
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Join us May 1st for Dentons’ Spring Employment and Labour Law Update

Please join us on May 1st for a complimentary seminar /webinar on the following topics: July 1st Deadline Looming: How […]

By Andy Pushalik
  • Criminal Offences by Employees
  • Occupational Health and Safety

Not Quite an Eye for an Eye – Judge rules that Employee’s “Kick in the Butt” Excuses Co-Worker’s Punch in the Mouth

Does a “kick in the butt” excuse a punch in the mouth? That was the question facing the Court in […]

By Andy Pushalik
  • Human Rights

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”

Employer avoids liability for harassing texts sent by rogue employee In an interesting decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario […]

By Andy Pushalik
  • Employment Standards

Upcoming Ontario Ministry of Labour blitzes

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has announced several upcoming blitzes during which it will ensure that employers in specified industries are compliant […]

By Catherine Coulter
  • Executive Compensation

Contract Requiring Ex-Employee to Compensate Former Employer for Competing Ruled Enforceable in British Columbia

A recent decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal has endorsed a novel approach to post-employment competition by upholding an […]

By Matthew Curtis
  • Employment Standards

Beware the Unpaid Intern – He/She May be Eligible for Pay

The issue of unpaid internships is becoming a growing concern for both employers and Ministry of Labour Inspectors. Recently, the […]

By Virginie Dandurand
  • Employment Standards
  • Human Rights

Compliance Reminder – Accessibilty for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) has been around for a while.  So what’s the big deal now? […]

By Catherine Coulter
  • Human Rights
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Wrongful Dismissal

Human Rights claims in the Ontario courts – Now What?

Way back in 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Code was amended to permit human rights claims to be piggybacked onto […]

By Catherine Coulter

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Working for or against you: Copyright ownership and the “course of employment”

Without explicit provisions in employment agreements, employers risk employees retaining copyright in works they create, even when employees secretly develop a competing product. Employers presumptively own copyright in works made [...]

Legal updates for Canadian employers: Key tribunal and human rights decisions

Canada: On Friday, March 27, 2026, Dentons’ Employment and Labour team hosted a national session focused on recent human rights and tribunal decisions shaping employer obligations across Canada. As workplace [...]

Employment and Labour Law: 2025 Year in Review and Future Trends

The Canadian labour and employment law landscape continued to evolve in 2025 with important developments in wrongful dismissal litigation and human rights. In addition, Canadian legislators introduced new laws intended [...]

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