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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.

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Getting your ducks in a row: Warnings before a just cause dismissal 

A common question we regularly field from employers during consultations for terminations is whether the employee has behaved badly enough to warrant a dismissal for cause and whether they really need to provide the employee with a termination package.

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Mastering the Competition Act changes

Many will recall that the government made some game-changing amendments to the Competition Act back in 2022. Some of the key changes, which are aimed at protecting fair labour competition and cracking down on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements, came into force recently, specifically on June 23, 2023.

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Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

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