AI use in workplaces is growing quickly. A 2025 global study of more than 32,000 workers across 47 countries found 58 percent of employees report using AI at work, with roughly a third using it weekly or daily. Tech Xplore+1
Many employees say AI improves efficiency, idea generation, and work quality. McKinsey & Company+1
But this
Ontario’s Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 changes the Employment Standards Act.
From January 1, 2026, employers with 25 or more employees must say in any publicly advertised job posting if AI is used to screen, assess, or select applicants. You must also include the same note in any associated application form.
This sits beside other new posting rules, such as pay
Not all perks are created equal. If you’re reviewing your benefits package for 2026, here’s what’s actually moving the needle on retention, and what’s legally compliant, simple to administer, and worth the investment.
The Fluff Is Out
Ping pong tables, kombucha on tap, and birthday lunches aren’t cutting it anymore, especially for employees who only
As your small or medium-sized business grows, you’ll face more complex employment law questions. When those issues arise, one big decision often follows: should you hire an in-house lawyer, or rely on external legal counsel?
While having a lawyer on your payroll may sound convenient, many growing companies find the costs and responsibilities outweigh the
Grounds and Areas of Protection Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code — Including Contractual Protections
Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the “Code”) protects people from discrimination and harassment in specific areas of public life based on personal characteristics, known as “grounds.” The settings where these protections apply are called “areas.”
Knowing these protections—and how they extend to contracts—is essential for both employers
As of October 1, 2025, minimum wage rates have officially increased in several provinces. Employers should review their payroll practices to ensure they remain compliant with the new rates and related employment standards obligations.
New Minimum Wage Rates
The following provincial increases came into effect on October 1:
Employment contracts shouldn’t be considered “set it and forget it” documents. With what feels like almost constantly evolving case law, employers need to keep contracts up to date or risk having key provisions thrown out by a court.
If a termination clause is found to be invalid, the promises in your contract (most typically limiting
The Case for Diversity
Beyond all the moral and ethical reasons for promoting a diverse workforce, the business case for diversity is clear.
A decade ago, a McKinsey study of 366 companies in Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States found clear business advantages for diverse businesses.
According to the study, companies
The way your team works is directly influenced by the spaces they work in. For employers, that means your hybrid or remote workforce’s productivity, creativity, and wellness are closely tied to their environment. Architect and author Donald M. Rattner put it this way:
“Our mental space (i.e. idea space) expands and contracts in direct proportion
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