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SpringLaw is a virtual Canadian boutique law firm, practicing exclusively in the areas of employment, labour and human rights law. We work with a wide range of employers - from global companies with operations in Canada to local owner-operators and start-ups - advising on the wide range of legal issues that arise out of the workplace, particularly workplaces in the tech and creative space. We also provide legal and strategic advice to employees throughout their employment journey. Blog posts are written by Lisa Stam, Hilary Page, Emily Siu, Danielle Murray, Lindsay Koruna, Jessyca Greenwood, Marnie Baizley, Matt Chapman, Evaleen Hellinga and Tiffany Thomas.

By SpringLaw | 2 Minutes Read February 8, 2023

How to prevent (ex) employee disclosure or misuse of confidential information

keyboard, screen penBe it confidential client records, marketing strategies, unpublished patent applications, or source code, employees in Canada have a common law duty to maintain the confidentiality of confidential information

Article by SpringLaw / Privacy / confidential information, employment contracts, employment law, improper disclosure of confidential information, personal devices at work, privacy, termination Leave a Comment

By SpringLaw | 3 Minutes Read January 11, 2023

Ontario requirement for naloxone in the workplace

Naloxone — a synthetic drug that blocks opiate receptors in the nervous system — has proven to be very effective at reversing opioid overdoses. So much so, that making naloxone readily available has become a key part of Ontario’s strategy to deal with the province’s opioid epidemic.

Article by SpringLaw / Human Rights / drugs in the workplace, employment law, naloxone, naloxone kits Leave a Comment

By SpringLaw | 3 Minutes Read December 14, 2022

New year, new employment agreements?

As you look ahead to 2023 and think about employee retention, management and the needs of your workforce, it’s also a good time to review your employment agreements and ensure everything is in order.

Article by SpringLaw / Employment Standards / employee classifications, employment agreement, employment law, employment relationship, fixed-term employment contract, hybrid work, independent contractors, promotions, remote work, Termination provisions Leave a Comment

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