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February 25, 2026

For federal employers, the financial exposure of an invalid termination clause is significant and directly affects termination planning.

Landmark UN Complaint Filed by Employers Association Against Federal Government: A Deep Dive into Labour Breaches

July 18, 2024

This UN complaint, a first of its kind, alleges that the Canadian government has failed to uphold essential labour conventions.

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Another Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Breach of Legislation

May 4, 2021

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice finds another termination clause unenforceable and invalid as it violates the Canada Labour Code.

New Legislation Alert – Bill C-65 designed to prevent workplace harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces

December 12, 2017

Sexual harassment and violence have dominated the media of late. Women and men have come forward with public allegations of harassment and assault aga Read More...

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July 11, 2013
Two former interns have filed complaints with the government, alleging labour laws were broken because they were not paid for their work.

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Federal Employers Beware – Court Invalidates Termination Clause!

Landmark UN Complaint Filed by Employers Association Against Federal Government: A Deep Dive into Labour Breaches

Another Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Breach of Legislation

New Legislation Alert – Bill C-65 designed to prevent workplace harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces

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