Canada: Contract of Employment

The British Columbia Court of Appeal examined whether a long-standing remote work arrangement can become a binding employment term, and what happens when an employer unilaterally changes it.

Navigating the 2L law school recruitment process can feel overwhelming, but understanding what to expect at each stage—from summer coffee chats and brief OCI interviews to intensive in-firm interview weeks—can transform anxiety into confidence. Drawing from personal experience at Lerners LLP, this guide reveals how preparation, authenticity, and strategic relationship-building lead to recruitment success and finding the right firm fit.

Manitoba's new Labour Relations Act introduces significant restrictions on replacement workers and establishes comprehensive essential services requirements during strikes or lockouts. Municipal employers must now navigate complex provisions determining which services qualify as essential and how to maintain them during labour disputes, with critical implications for public works, utilities, and emergency services.

The Ontario Court of Appeal issued decisions on several significant cases during the week of May 4, 2026, addressing critical issues ranging from COVID-19 vaccination policies in healthcare to debt obligations and employment disputes. These rulings provide important guidance on jurisdictional matters, procedural fairness, and the interpretation of contractual obligations across multiple areas of law.

Les entreprises modernes doivent constamment s'adapter aux pressions budgétaires, à la restructuration opérationnelle et à l'intégration de l'IA, tout en naviguant dans un cadre juridique complexe.

Canada's 2025 Budget proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would restrict non-compete agreements in the federally regulated sector. Draft legislation published in May 2026 reveals the scope...

The government of Ontario continues to advance a series of workplace reforms that will impact employers across multiple sectors. Recent announcements include proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act...

When a senior software developer secretly creates competing software on his own time, who owns the copyright? The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly clarifies the boundaries of employer ownership over employee-created work, establishing that broad job descriptions alone cannot secure intellectual property rights without clear contractual terms or direct involvement in the creation process.

American businesses expanding into Ontario face a fundamentally different employment law landscape than what they're accustomed to in the United States. From the absence of at-will employment to significantly longer notice periods and strict statutory minimums, understanding these critical differences is essential before making your first Canadian hire.