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Bring-Your-Own-Device Programs: A Balance Between Privacy and Cybersecurity

By Liana Giorgio, Marisa Kwan, Joseph Cohen-Lyons and Curtis Armstrong on February 28, 2023 Posted in Canada

A ”bring your own device” (BYOD) program is a popular arrangement used by employers, whereby employees use their personal devices (e.g., smartphones, laptops, or tablets) for both personal and business purposes. Last year, about two-thirds of Canadian private sector employers had at least one employee using personal devices for business-related activities. [1] While the BYOD approach may … Continue reading

New Ontario employment legislation requires “disconnect from work” policies and prohibits non-competes

By Joseph Cohen-Lyons and Lauren Berdock on December 6, 2021 Posted in Canada, North America

New legislation in Ontario introduces a first-in-Canada requirement for employers to prepare “disconnect from work” policies for their employees. It also creates a novel prohibition on non-competition provisions in employment agreements. On December 2, 2021 Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, (“Bill 27”) received royal assent, passing into law several amendments to employment-related legislation … Continue reading