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April 2026
On March 24, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that the federal minimum wage will increase to $18.15 per hour starting April 1, 2026.
February 2026
Another recent decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (“ABKB”), Sobolewski v. Advanced Completions Technology Services Ltd., 2026 ABKB 10, provides an illustrative example that, when applied correctly, the doctrine of after-acquired cause is a powerful tool to enable employers to justify a for-cause termination, even after the fact.
February 2026
The recent decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (“ABKB”) in O’Driscoll v. Suncor Energy Inc., 2026 ABKB 43 is an expensive reminder to employers that improperly conducted workplace investigations can be costly...
January 22, 2026
There were several changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) in the latter half of 2025 that employers should be reminded of as they enter the new year.
January 20, 2026
As employers head into a new year, several important changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OSHA”) that have recently come into effect bear review to ensure workplaces are aware of, and compliant with, the new rules and regulations...
January 7, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario employers must ensure they are complying with the new pay transparency and job postings obligations...
