When Mitigation Earnings Must Be Deducted: Key Lessons from Recent Caselaw
Do earnings at a non-comparable job count as mitigation earnings offsetting a reasonable notice entitlement under the common law? A recent Ontario decision clarifies the state of the law.
Fixed-Term Contracts: What Ontario Employers Need to Know
Fixed-term employment contracts seem simple enough: a company hires someone for a set period, the contract finishes, and the employment relationship ends. However, in Ontario, fixed-term contracts carry significant legal risks for employers that they may not anticipate. Find out more inside.
Employment Standards Act Changes Proposed: Uniforms
Deductions from paycheques for uniforms mandated by employers are set to be banned in Ontario. While details are still to come, employers who mandate uniforms should watch this space to see if this will apply to them or if an exemption may apply.
Ontario Minimum Wage 2026 Increases Announced, Effective October 1, 2026
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2026. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.
The Importance of Punctuation: Brocklehurst v. Micco Companies
Punctuation matters! A Nova Scotia case discusses how a missing comma can change the meaning of a termination clause to an employer’s detriment. Find out more inside.
Free Webinar: Employment Law Year in Review on February 19, 2026
Bridge Legal & HR Solutions is pleased to present the next webinar for our clients and guests to be held of February 19, 2026, at 1pm Eastern Time. The topic for this webinar will be a review of Ontario employment law updates from 2025 and how to ensure your business is compliant coming into 2026. Register Today!
New Job Posting Rules for the New Year: A Reminder for Ontario Employers
Reminder: As of January 1, 2026 employers in Ontario are required to comply with new job posting rules. Find out how we can help in our latest blog post.
New Rules in Ontario: Working for Workers Seven Act and Job Posting Rules
Employers in Ontario are required to comply with several new rules as of November 2025 and into January 2026. More details are in our blog post.
Employers in British Columbia Restricted from Requesting Medical Notes
As of November 12, 2025, amendments to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act limit employers from requesting medical notes for health-related leaves of five days or less. This shift aims to reduce physician workloads and enhance patient care.
FINAL REMINDER: Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Comes Into Effect Tomorrow, October 1, 2025
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2025. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.