Asset Sales and Employment Rights – What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

Employees who are swept up in asset sales may have common law rights to termination based on more than just their most recent length of service. Employers and employees must take care in drafting, negotiating and accepting offers that affect their rights.

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Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters – Licensing Obligations Now Apply

Ontario has now confirmed its licensing requirements for temporary help agencies and recruiters. Requirements will officially be in place January 1, 2024. Failing to obtain a license can result in fines of up to $50,000 or a ban on operating in Ontario. For employers using temporary help agencies and recruiters, it will be an offense […]

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The Introduction of Bill 27 by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Several news releases were issued today related to the introduction of Bill 27 by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.  The short form title of this proposed legislation is the Working For Workers Act and it passed first reading today.  Bill 27 proposes to introduce a new Part VII.0.1 to the Employment Standards […]

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Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP joins IR as the exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Canada – East

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Madeleine Loewenberg of Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP. Madeleine has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in Canada – East. Loewenberg Psarris Workplace Law LLP is a boutique law firm in Toronto, Canada providing legal advice in all aspects […]

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