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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the new administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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México se une a la tendencia global para proteger a los trabajadores de plataformas digitales: 7 consejos de cumplimiento para...

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Em importante que las empresas que operan en México se mantengan informados sobre cambios sustanciales a la Ley Federal del Trabajo dirigidos a proteger a los trabajadores de plataformas digitales. El Congreso mexicano...more

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Mexico Joins Growing Trend to Protect Digital Platform Workers: 7 Compliance Tips for Gig Economy Businesses

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Businesses operating in Mexico should be aware of substantial changes to the Federal Labor Law aimed at protecting digital platform workers. Specifically, the National Congress of Mexico enacted a decree in December 2024...more

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Beyond Silence: South Carolina Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Acceptance in Employment Arbitration Agreements

In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees....more

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Droit de l’emploi au Canada : Changements récents et à venir

Au cours de la dernière année, des changements importants ont été apportés à la législation en matière d’emploi un peu partout au Canada. Des mises à jour législatives majeures ont notamment été effectuées en Ontario, en...more

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Ontario, Canada Court Finds Employer Repudiated Employment Agreement When it Failed to Pay Employee’s Contractual Severance

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In Timmins v. Artisan Cells, 2025 CanLII 2387, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice found, in an undefended claim, that the employers “by their correspondence and actions” repudiated the employee’s employment agreement when...more

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[Event] Workplace Horizons 2025 - April 30th - May 2nd, New York, NY

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The leading educational and networking conference — from the premier firm for employment + labor law - Join us at Workplace Horizons 2025, where attorneys, in-house counsel and HR leaders come together to share and solve...more

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Sooner the Better: Employers in Canada Should Really Review Their Termination of Employment Clauses

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) decision signals a pressing need for Canadian employers to review and consider updating their contractual termination of employment provisions. Otherwise, employers are at risk of...more

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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Agrees “For Cause” Termination Provision Was Unenforceable Because it Did not Comply with ESA’s...

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Applying prior precedent, the Court of Appeal for Ontario (OCA) in Dufault v. Ignace (Township), 2024 ONCA 915, upheld the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s (OSCJ) finding that the “for cause” termination provision in an...more

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Ontario Court Reaffirms Importance of Clear and Compliant Language in Employment Agreements

In December 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its highly anticipated decision in Dufault v. Ignace (Township). The three-judge panel determined that the “for cause” termination clause contained in the employee’s...more

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2024 Year in Review – Hong Kong Employment Law

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The year 2024 brought about notable changes in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a brief overview of the key developments that occurred over the past year and a look forward at the expected changes as we...more

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One Year of California’s New Non-Compete Law: 5 Tips for All Employers to Stay Compliant

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California is well-known for prohibiting most non-compete agreements in the employment context, but the state took things to the next level a year ago. On January 1, 2024, California introduced a new statute that makes...more

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New Regulations Regarding the Hiring Process: Key Dates and Information for Ontario Employers

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Ontario has recently published regulations offering employers further details on the new amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) related to the hiring process....more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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Legal Precedent on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements—A Case Study

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Employee restrictive covenants are often a contentious issue, especially when employees leave to form (or join) competing firms. A recent Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision, People Corporation v Quinn et al. (2024 ABKB...more

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#WorkforceWednesday®: 2024’s Biggest Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Developments - Spilling Secrets Podcast - Employment Law This...

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This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists look back on the top trade secrets and non-compete stories of the year: This year has been a rollercoaster for trade secrets and non-compete law. We’ve seen...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 5 "Protections for Freelance Workers"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the fifth day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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Ontario, Canada Court Finds Termination Provisions Unenforceable and Awards Employee Punitive Damages

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Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc., 2024 ONSC 3452, involves a wrongful dismissal action in which the employee brought a motion for summary judgment. The court found the termination provisions in her employment agreement were...more

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‘Improvement in Position’ Cuts Both Ways in Non-Compete Clauses

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When it comes to enforceability of a non-compete clause, the prospect of a raise for the employee can in some instances be an argument in favour of the employer....more

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[Webinar] The Latest in Employment Discrimination Laws - December 12th, 1:00 pm EST

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Employment discrimination in the workplace is alive and well. Indeed, according to Monster’s recent Workplace Discrimination Poll, only 9% of workers claim to have NOT faced some form of workplace discrimination. There have...more

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[Webinar] New CA Employment Laws 2025: Are You Prepared? - December 4th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Join us for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to freelance workers, “captive audience”...more

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Ontario, Canada Appellate Court Provides Guidance to Employers on How to Draft Employment Settlement Documents

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The Court of Appeal for Ontario found that settlement documents signed after an employee separated from employment prevented him from suing for the value of vested stock options....more

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When Employers Should Seek Employment Counsel: 7 Key Scenarios

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Navigating employment laws can be challenging for businesses in Massachusetts. From hiring to termination, understanding this complex legal landscape is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. This article highlights seven key...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

[Webinar] Second Annual Employment Services Seminar for Washington Metro Clients - November 19th, 10:00 am - 1:15 pm ET

Join us for DWT’s Second Annual Employment Services seminar for Washington, D.C.-area clients and contacts on Tuesday, November 19. The agenda is now available!...more

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