Canadian Employment Law Today

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

In a turbulent economy, even a surge in demand comes with a caveat: what if it doesn’t last? That’s why Canadian employers should embed flexibility directly into their employment agreements, say two employment lawyers speaking with Canadian HR Reporter. “In this environment, there's lots of employers that would be concerned that things might change,” says Dan Bokenfohr, partner at McLennan Ross in Edmonton, and that could mean a surge in demand, especially with the “Buy Canadian” movement.

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Jeffrey R. Smith

A federal labour board has dismissed multiple complaints and grievances by a former federal employee who alleged that his termination and a request for a fit-to-work assessment were reprisals for invoking workplace safety provisions under the Canada Labour Code. The worker was an information management analyst in the human resources branch of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in Toronto. On Dec.

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Jeffrey R. Smith

‘While the language wasn't explicitly clear, the employment agreement did provide for payment of some commissions’ By Apr 17, 2025 “Employers should understand that courts will, as a matter of principle, read contracts as they are, and with the idea that what's written down is intended by the parties.

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

In a turbulent economy, even a surge in demand comes with a caveat: what if it doesn’t last? That’s why Canadian employers should embed flexibility directly into their employment agreements, say two employment lawyers speaking with Canadian HR Reporter. “In this environment, there's lots of employers that would be concerned that things might change,” says Dan Bokenfohr, partner at McLennan Ross in Edmonton, and that could mean a surge in demand, especially with the “Buy Canadian” movement.

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Stacy Thomas

A recent survey by Robert Half reports that only 33% of women will ask for a raise this year if they aren’t offered one, compared to 80% of men who said they will. Plus, women (36%) are less likely than men (42%) to either ask for more responsibility or a raise. That silence can be costly – literally and professionally.