In our May 2025 Alert we provided a list of current federal and provincial legislative restrictions around the collections of sick notes for short-term minor illnesses. Since then, several provinces have further updated their legislative restrictions. British Columbia: Effective November 12, 2025, employers are prohibited from requiring a doctor’s note for an employee’s first five […]
Although Canada does not yet have comprehensive legislation governing Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), employers are increasingly exploring AI-driven processes, recognizing that the efficiency gains associated with AI are no longer in serious dispute. At the same time, new statutory obligations for employers using AI in recruitment in Ontario will take effect on January 1st. In light […]
There are many viable reasons an employer may decide a return to the office is important to their workplace. However, if this type of directive is something your company is contemplating, it is important to consider the potential implications of making material changes to what, in some circumstances, may represent a real or implied term […]
As we continue to move through 2025, and in response to the continued increases to the cost of living experienced by Canadians, jurisdictions across the Country are adjusting their minimum wages. We have prepared the below summary of current general minimum wages across the various Canada jurisdictions. Jurisdiction General Minimum Wage Rate Effective Date British […]
Effective January 1, 2026, new rules related to job postings and the hiring process will take effect in Ontario. Please note these new rules do not apply to an employer that employs fewer than 25 employees on the day the publicly advertised job posting is posted. The Ontario Employment Standards Act defines a “Publicly advertised […]
It may be challenging when a high-performing, well-liked employee leaves an organization, but it is important that an employer takes the correct steps to ensure a smooth departure, from both a practical and legal standpoint. Verbal Resignation v. Written Resignation An employer should always ask the employee to provide a resignation in writing. A written […]
While we are the first to admit we are not immigration specialists, we take this opportunity to provide a high-level overview of the most commonly asked questions relating to work permits. What is a work permit, who needs one, and why? As a general rule, foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada, even on a […]
At e2r™, we regularly find ourselves speaking with clients about what to do when their employee submits a note from their physician seeking a medical leave of absence. Often, the note provided by the employee will say something akin to “needs to be off work for medical reasons”. Understandably, the lack of detail concerning the […]
Welcome to the club Alberta! In a recent court decision, Alberta joined Ontario with severance awards over the previously viewed upper limit of twenty-four (24) months. Lischuk v K-Jay Electric Ltd., 2025 ABKB 460 The details: Glen Lischuk (“Lischuk”) was 58 years old and had worked for K-Jay Electric Ltd. (the “Company”) for 34 years […]
The Record of Employment (“ROE”) form provides information on employment history and is considered the single most important document used by employees in the Employment Insurance (“EI”) program. Service Canada uses the information on the ROE to determine whether a person is eligible to receive EI benefits, what the benefit amount will be, for how […]