Written by John Boyle, Partner in Halifax. Being a director or officer of a company comes with many responsibilities – responsibilities that if not met are increasingly resulting in claims directly against directors and officers. This is true worldwide. In Global Insurance Law Connect 2025 Directors’ and Officers’ Global Trends report, it highlighted causes such […]
Originally produced for Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC) on June 5, 2025 By AEC Federal Sector Group under insights. Written by Jessica Bungay and Jenna Smith. The Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) may soon require federally regulated employers to review the wage rates of certain employees under the Equal Treatment Wage Rate Rules. These changes would […]
The duty to accommodate an employee with childcare responsibilities is not unlimited. The recent decision of Aguele v. Family Options Inc., 2024 HRTO 991[1] from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) provides some insight for employers responding to requests for schedule changes from employees with childcare responsibilities. Case Summary: The employer provided housing and […]
For non-unionized employees, having employment contracts in place is imperative to limit liability and uncertainty. In addition to controlling entitlements upon termination of employment, well drafted employment contracts can also limit other sources of liability for employers, which can surface even following the end of employment. It is not just the wording of the contract […]
Questions about criminal records in the employment context most frequently arise in the following circumstances: The Hiring Process where a potential job candidate has a criminal record The Discipline Process where a current employee is convicted of a criminal offence This article will discuss the employer’s obligations in each instance. The Hiring Process Refusing to […]
Introduction Artificial intelligence holds the promise of delivering new waves of efficiency and productivity in the workplace, but it also carries risk for employers who don’t mitigate operational, reputational, and legal risks associated with unauthorized use. Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are free tools at the fingertips of employees. […]
Another year, and more important legal developments in the employment and labour fields. Below we have summarized what we believe are the top 10 Canadian employment and labour decisions of 2023 (with an 11th thrown in for good measure) that employers should be aware of: R v Greater Sudbury (City), 2023 SCC 28 Split decision […]
New Brunswick’s new Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act received Royal Assent on December 16, 2022. The new Act is the first of its kind in New Brunswick and makes the Province one of the few Canadian jurisdictions to have such a piece of legislation. The purpose of the Act is to provide a framework […]
The use of surveillance cameras has increased along with other digital technology. They are a common feature in most businesses and busy roadways. They have also become popular for personal use with products like dash cams and home security systems. As the digital world creeps into our privacy, the balance of management rights and the […]
In recent years, there has been an increase in the prevalence of employees secretly recording conversations in the workplace. While it is not unlawful for a conversation to be recorded when only one person is aware that the recording is being taken, the undisclosed recording of conversations can raise privacy concerns. The recent decision of […]