Bigger is not always better. Over time, in some industries, employment contracts have lengthened from a few pages to something that would require a small binder. A recent decision may represent good news for employees terminated from large multinational corporations, particularly in the tech sector.
A termination for cause is not a slap on the wrist. It is the pinnacle of punishment for an employee. And because it is rarely carried out appropriately, when cause cases turn up in courts, many of us in the employment bar take notice.
Ontario’s Working for Workers legislative agenda continues to reshape employment standards—and big changes are coming your way. Over the next several months, Working for Workers Five and Working for Workers Six will introduce new compliance requirements that every employer should be aware of.
Artificial Intelligence should never be the last set of eyes on a document Canadian professionals of all stripes use artificial intelligence. In fact, a recent Leger poll reported that almost half of Canadians polled confirmed they currently use AI in personal and professional settings – up from only 25% in 2023.
