Explore the benefits of the ‘clawback clause’ in severance packages. Learn how it can create a win-win situation during group terminations.
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Employment Standards
Canadian Employment Law for US Employers: Part 1 – Backgrounder
Discover key differences in US and Canadian employment laws in this blog series tailored for US employers operating in Canada.
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Equal Pay for Equal Work – Everything You Need to Know About Pay Equity in Your Workplace
Learn about pay equity obligations for Ontario employers under the Pay Equity Act, including equal pay for work of equal value, applicable exemptions, and consequences for non-compliance.
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Practical Tips and Tricks for Managing a Unionized Workforce
In this blog, we provide some practical tips and tricks on effectively managing the unionized workforce and relationships.
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An Important Legal Update on Naloxone Kits in the Workplace
By June 1, 2023, employers need to determine whether they must provide naloxone kits in the workplace & meet certain minimum requirements. …
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No At-Will Employment in Canada

Are you an employer with operations in both Canada & the US? This post is for you.
Contracts vs At-Will Employment
For our US readers, Canada does not have at-will employment. In Canada, employment relationships are governed by employment contracts, either written or implied, and various employment laws and regulations. Employers are generally required to provide reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice when terminating an employee without cause.
For our Canadian readers, at-will employment is a term used in the United States to describe the employment relationship between an employer and an employee, where either party can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This means that an employer can fire an employee for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it is not for an illegal reason (such as discrimination). Similarly, an employee can quit their job at any time without providing a reason or notice.…
Softer Landings Save Time, Effort and Legal Fees for Employers and Employees
Mapping out the termination process and employee entitlements in advance will reduce the sting of terminations for both sides.
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Free Webinar: Complex Employee Statuses

Join SpringLaw’s Tiffany Thomas and Evaleen Hellinga as they discuss employee accommodations and how long an employer must accommodate an employee before considering termination.
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 10:30-11:00 am EST
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4 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Fixed-Term Contracts

When fixed-term contracts are misused, they can become very risky for employers. Below are 4 common ones for employers to avoid.
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An Employer’s Guide to Managing Employees with Progressive Discipline

If you’re an employer, you know that, whether you have 10 employees or 100, there is an art to managing your workforce and a well-oiled human resource process is necessary for a well-run business. You invest a lot of time and money into your employees and, understandably, expect attendance, productivity, and proper work conduct in return that will benefit your business as a whole.
If you have employees who aren’t meeting the expectations of their role, it’s important not to have a knee-jerk reaction. Instead, progressive discipline gives both the employer and employee the opportunity to get on the same page and provides the employee with a roadmap for improvement.…
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