Employers considering employee requests to relocate must evaluate employment standards and potential tax and immigration implications.
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The Power of An “If You Get Another Job Clause”
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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Does Your Workplace Need an AI Policy?

In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, especially in the ways we do our work. From voice assistants to chatbots to art generators, AI has found its way into various industries, transforming the way work gets done. As AI continues to advance, it raises important questions about its ethical implications and potential impact – good and bad – on the workplace. The bad should not be ignored. How much damage might be done to your organization if AI was not used responsibly by an employee?
I’m sure many in the legal industry are familiar with the recent news stories about the New York lawyer who relied on ChatGPT to assist with his research and drafting. The chatbot provided the lawyer with case law precedents that simply did not exist. The AI system entirely fabricated the cases. The lawyer did not verify this information and attempted to rely on these cases in court to a disastrous and embarrassing result.…
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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Cover Your Assets: Why Having a Witnessed Release is Your Best Defense Against Future Legal Woes
Ensure a witness is present when signing releases with former employees to protect your business from future legal challenges.
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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.…
Free webinar: Managing Tax & Employment Law Risks with your Mobile Workforce
Join Lisa Stam & Anna Malazhavaya as they walk you through the intersection of employment and tax law for your mobile workforce.
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