AI as a tool contributes to faster and more efficient outcomes. It finds, writes, compiles and generates documents and images based on your prompts. But that is key – your prompt.
Think of your prompt as an instruction. The more expertise you have, the better
Even if your company hasn’t formally adopted AI yet, you still need an AI policy. This is true even if your company doesn’t allow employees to use AI or if it isn’t planning on purchasing any AI tools.
The reality is, if you employ people, AI is already present in your workplace. The only question
Technology has made it easier than ever to monitor how work gets done. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, digital productivity tools, and AI‑enabled systems, workplace monitoring has become a key compliance issue for Ontario employers.
Ontario does not have a single, comprehensive statute governing employee privacy in the workplace. However, under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), employers with 25 or
A decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“Tribunal”) explores the boundaries of the duty to accommodate in the workplace, raising important questions about how far employers must go to meet accommodation requests, and whether emotional discomfort during the process can establish a
Mentoring has always required a deliberate and intentional approach. It is not something that happens automatically, even in traditional workplaces. In a virtual environment, that becomes even more apparent.
Without the benefit of informal, in-person interaction, mentoring has to be built into how the organization operates. That includes recurring check-ins that are actually scheduled, as well as peer buddy systems so people have someone
Return-to-office (RTO) mandates continue to be contentious workplace issues in Canada. While many employers are pushing for in-person work, some employees view remote work as a core part of their job. This tension is increasingly showing up in legal claims, most notably, constructive dismissal claims.
What Is Constructive Dismissal?
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes a unilateral and fundamental
A new year brings fresh plans, renewed energy, and big goals for growing your business. But January is also when many Ontario employment law changes quietly take effect. If your HR documents have not been reviewed recently, you could be starting 2026 with more risk than you realize.
For small and mid-sized employers, outdated contracts
Remote work settled into Canadian workplaces long ago, yet many employers still operate as though the shift was temporary. The result? Quiet risks, unclear expectations, and legal obligations hiding beneath everyday workflows.
Remote work isn’t dangerous on its own; unstructured remote work is.
The most common misstep happens before employers even realize it: allowing an
Employment contracts shouldn’t be considered “set it and forget it” documents. With what feels like almost constantly evolving case law, employers need to keep contracts up to date or risk having key provisions thrown out by a court.
If a termination clause is found to be invalid, the promises in your contract (most typically limiting
Beyond all the moral and ethical reasons for promoting a diverse workforce, the business case for diversity is clear.
A decade ago, a McKinsey study of 366 companies in Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States found clear business advantages for diverse businesses.
According to the study, companies