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June 24, 2019

We take a look back at some of the recent changes to Ontario’s employment law landscape, and clarify where we are now.

Open For Business – How Bill 47 Replaces Bill 148

November 29, 2018

The Ontario Government passed Bill 47, also known as the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. The new law repeals and re-writes many of the cha Read More...

Workplace Laws Changing – Get Ready!

January 15, 2015

Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 passed third reading on November 6, 2014 and will soon receive royal assent.

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Law in the Ford Era: A Look at Ontario’s Recent Employment Law Changes

Open For Business – How Bill 47 Replaces Bill 148

Workplace Laws Changing – Get Ready!