Canadian Employment Law Today

Since 1987, Canadian Employment Law Today has been providing valuable insights to executives, managers, business owners, trade unions, HR professionals, and law firms about the latest changes in employment law. The newsletter is released 22 times a year and features up-to-date news, legal cases, informative articles, and new legislation related to employment law. All content is presented in a clear and straightforward way, making it accessible for everyone.

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CCPA urges Ontario to ban use of private staffing agencies for health sector

3 days ago | hrreporter.com | Jim Wilson

Ban private staffing agencies used for Ontario's health sector—that’s one of the recommendations made in a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). “Ontario government legislation tabled in 2024 (Bill 231, the More Convenient Care Act) only requires agencies to report billing and rate information to the minister, and the government can choose whether to make this information public.
Should Ottawa outlaw municipal incentives for attracting physicians?

4 days ago | hrreporter.com | Jim Wilson

One Ontario mayor is calling on the federal government to ban the practice of municipalities offering financial incentives to attract doctors to their jurisdictions. “I think it should be banned across the country actually,” says Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker in a report from The Canadian Press (CP). He believes it should be outlawed “from coast to coast”.
Former government employee arrested for fraud, breach of trust

4 days ago | hrreporter.com | Jim Wilson

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Saskatchewan has arrested a former provincial government employee in connection with a series of offences allegedly committed over a seven-year period. Tony Dou, of Saskatoon, was arrested on charges of breach of trust and money laundering following an investigation by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit (FSOC).
HR incorporated

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Chris Sweeney

Nestled between the majestic Niagara Escarpment and picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, the Town of Grimsby’s forward-thinking mindset goes way beyond polishing the edges of outdated processes; it has fundamentally challenged the notion of what HR is. The traditional image of HR as merely the gatekeeper of compliance and policy is fading.
'Market dysfunction': Year-long recession possible in prolonged global trade war

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Jim Wilson

There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the evolution of U.S. trade policies and their impact on the economy, according to a recent report from the Bank of Canada. “US trade policy has taken a dramatic protectionist shift,” say Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, with the bank. “Tariffs and uncertainty have sharply reduced prospects for global economic growth. And financial markets have been rocked by chaotic policy announcements and reversals.
$9.5 million for sexual harassment: City of Leduc settles class-action lawsuit

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Jim Wilson

The City of Leduc in Alberta has paid $9.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving allegations of sexual misconduct by municipal employees, according to a report. The settlement was distributed among 155 women, with individual compensation ranging from $10,000 to $285,000, depending on the severity of harm experienced, CBC News reported.
Collective agreement: Corporation of the City of Brantford

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

Brantford, Ontario | (191 municipal administration employees) and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 181 By May 08, 2025 Renewal agreement: April 2, 2023 to April 3, 2027.
Collective bargaining amid economic uncertainty: labour lawyer's perspective

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

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. It’s a well-known saying that refers to the necessity of parties who might otherwise be at odds to team up to face a bigger challenge.
BC employer orders drug and alcohol test after worker trips

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

An British Columbia worker was unjustly subjected to post-incident drug and alcohol testing following a minor workplace accident and is entitled to damages for the violation of his privacy rights, an arbitrator has ruled. It’s a caution for employers to perform a thorough and meaningful investigation into the potential causes of an incident and not to jump to conclusions, according to Melanie Samuels, chair of the Employment and Labour Group at Singleton Reynolds in Vancouver.
Changes to sick note rules: When can medical info be requested? What about suspected abuse?

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

Employers across Canada are adjusting to new realities when it comes to handling sick leave — and, particularly, the documentation required to justify the absence. Recent legislative changes in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario place restrictions on when, and whether, a doctor’s note can be demanded for short-term absences. These updates aim to reduce the burden on healthcare professionals and clarify workers’ rights around short-term sick leave.