Ontario’s new job posting laws take effect January 1, 2026. If you’re confused about compensation disclosure, AI screening, or Canadian experience rules, this quick info sheet breaks it down.

Many employment contracts contain termination clauses that won’t stand up in court. In this post, I break down four key reasons a contract may be unenforceable—including violations of employment standards, unconscionable terms, lack of consideration, and major changes to your role over time. Understanding these legal principles can help you make informed decisions and protect your rights at work.

Ontario’s new pay transparency laws come into effect in 2026. In this post, I unpack what’s changing—from AI disclosures to Canadian experience rules—and how job seekers can navigate the gaps, protect themselves in hiring, and what's the status in other provinces. Whether you're applying to jobs, reviewing offers, or helping shape workplace policy, here’s what to know.

Pay transparency laws in Canada are evolving—but they aren’t always as strong as they seem. In this post, I break down where pay transparency laws stand across the country, how they impact salary negotiations and job postings, and what legal protections you might have when talking about pay at work.

This week's video series goes over wage deductions—specifically, the limits imposed by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the common law.

Continuing last week's theme of illegal non-competes, this week's video series looks at non-competes in jurisdictions that have not banned them from employment contracts. There are still strict rules around enforceability.

The theme for this week's videos was how to spot the illegal non-compete in your employment agreement (often hiding as a non-solicit).

The theme for this week's videos was negotiation tips for women, from overcoming barriers to critiquing some unhelpful advice out on the net

The theme for this week's videos was resigning from your job. Topics included forced resignations, notice periods, and bonus entitlements.

Bite-sized tips on navigating your termination, from picking out your lawyer and settlement process to lessons learned from court decisions.

This week's video series was about constructive dismissal. These unilateral changes by your employer may entitle you to a severance package.

This week's video series was about mistakes employers make that can void your termination clause.

There are lots of ways to get more value besides salary and vacation. The theme for this week's videos was all squeezing a little more...

Can you catch any of these probation mistakes in your contract?