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

Photo of Joseph Cohen-LyonsPhoto of Lauren BerdockBy Joseph Cohen-Lyons and Lauren Berdock on 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

The proposed bill to amend Québec’s labour standards: what are the effects on placement agencies?

Global Workplace InsiderBy Global Workplace Insider Team on Posted in Québec
The Act to amend the Act respecting labour standards and other legislative provisions (the bill) was tabled by the liberal government at the National Assembly at the end of March. Several provisions of this bill will have an impact on the businesses of personnel placement agencies. Here is our take on these issues. In a … Continue reading
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