- The progress and implications of Ontario’s latest “Working for Workers” legislation
- Implications of Pay Transparency Legislation in British Columbia and

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Baker McKenzie Named Among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers in 2024
…“As a global law firm, we work very closely with our colleagues around the

“Culture of Acquiescence” Excuses Untimely Grievance
We are pleased to share a recent Benefits Canada article, “Newfoundland and Labrador arbitrator rules pension grievance can proceed despite late filing, citing ‘culture of acquiescence’,” with quotes from Ajanthana Anandarajah.
In this case, an arbitrator ruled that a pension grievance filed seven years beyond a collective agreement’s time limit could proceed because of the…

What do employers in Quebec need to know about new OHS rules?
We are pleased to share a recent Canadian HR Reporter article, “What do employers in Quebec need to know about new OHS rules?,” with insight from Ajanthana Anandarajah.
The article discusses new rules and policies employers need to follow now that remote workers are legally recognized in Quebec. Updates include remote work recognition, new hazard…
Canadian Employer Update 2023 Recap (Webinar & Takeaways Checklist)
Special thanks to Sarah Adler, Immigration Legal Counsel.
Our webinar was designed to bring Canadian in-house counsel and human resources leaders up to speed on the top labour, employment and human rights law developments of 2022 and to prepare them for what’s on the horizon in 2023.
Using our “quick hits” format, we…
Annual Canadian Employer Update: Reflecting on 2022 and Strategizing for 2023 (Webinar)
The new year brings new challenges for employers. Join us as we take stock of changes over the last year and strategize for what’s on the horizon.
In our 75-minute “quick hits” format, we’ll help Canadian in-house counsel and human resources leaders track what to keep top-of-mind for 2023. We’ll also provide practical takeaways to help…
Implementing a Reduction in Force in Canada: Mitigating Risks Arising from Major Workforce Changes (Video)
Employers are being faced with difficult decisions about potentially reducing their headcount to eliminate redundant positions in light of a shift in the economic climate and an increased focus on business efficiency.
With any termination comes liability.
In this 3-part series of In Focus videos specific to Reductions in Force, our Labour and Employment…
Restrictions on Restrictive Covenants in Canada – The Secret to Protecting Trade Secrets (Video)
Every business has sensitive components integral to its success, whether trade secrets, customer contacts, or other confidential information that would be appealing to competitors.
In Canada, attempting to stop an employee from sharing confidential information, competing, or soliciting customers, suppliers or employees can be tricky. In this In Focus video, our Labour and Employment lawyers…
Baker McKenzie Advises McMaster University on Challenge to Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Baker McKenzie represented McMaster University in defending its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on judicial review. Four Applicants asked for an exemption from the University’s mandatory vaccination policy, citing religious and conscience grounds. The University refused their exemption requests, claiming no connection between their religious beliefs and refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Applicants challenged
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Modernizing Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Regime
Background
In October 2021, the Quebec Government passed Bill 59, An Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime. The Bill makes substantive changes to statutes involving health and safety in the workplace. These changes will gradually come into effect, with some already in force since October and others coming into force from…