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In reality, the proposed legal protections proposed by Ontario will make no meaningful difference in the lives of most migrants workers.

Seyfarth Synopsis: Illinois joined the exclusive club of now three states that require employers to offer paid leave for any reason when Governor J.B. Pritzker

With the freshest example coming from deep below Windsor on why it may be needed, the Ontario NDP — for the 16th time — is trying to introduce legislation that…

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence who have the skills and experience to contribute to Ontario’s economy.

The details of the Ontario government’s eagerly anticipated amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHSA), which we...

On March 20, 2023, Ontario introduced Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 for First Reading. Bill 79 contains amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA),...

'Allowing additional job-protected leave will support retention in the military and the workforce'

Best practices: 'You've got to be really clear in communicating how that information will be used'

'We're going to hit your pocketbook, and you will be behind bars for a long time'

The Ontario government is proposing legislation that would give military reservists new protections guaranteeing they can return to their civilian jobs after recovering from physical or mental injuries.