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November 5, 2025

Bill 89 and the Future of Labour Disputes in Quebec

Passed by the National Assembly on May 29, 2025, Bill 89 (An Act to give greater consideration to the needs of the population in the event of a strike or a lock-out, hereinafter the “Bill”) will come into force on November 30, 2025. The Bill, which has faced strong opposition from unions, will bring significant […]
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

November 11, 2024

Medical Certificates and Bill C-68: What Are the Consequences for Employers?

Scope of Application and Entry into Force The Act mainly to reduce the administrative burden of physicians (“Bill 29”) was passed on October 8, 2024. These provisions amend the Act respecting labour standards (the “ALS”) and will come into force on January 1, 2025. These new prohibitions also apply to employees governed by the Act […]
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September 13, 2024

“Anti-Scab” Bill: What C-58 Means for Your Business, Part 1

General remarks Coming into force. On June 20, 2024, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012 (Bill C-58) received Royal Assent. Bill C-58 will come into force on June 20, 2025. Prohibition. Bill C-58 prohibits employers from using, during a legal strike or lockout intended […]
Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

September 6, 2024

The Right to Data Portability in Quebec: What Organizations Need to Know

As of September 22, 2024, the last chapter of a significant shift in data privacy will unfold in Quebec. The right to data portability takes effect under the newly amended Quebec Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (“Quebec Act”). This represents a major development in privacy legislation, aligning closely with […]
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June 4, 2024

Caught Red-Handed: Anatomy of a Publicly Broadcast Dismissal

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May 7, 2024

Lifetime Employment Contracts and the High Price of Ending Them

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Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

November 1, 2023

Working Remotely: Now and Forever?

“I’d like to make a job offer to this candidate. The work will be performed remotely, from home. Can I change this condition at a later date?” In a decision rendered on 16 March 2023, the Administrative Labour Tribunal confirmed that employers have management rights that allows them to require their employees to return to […]
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September 21, 2023

Law 25: An Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions as Regards the Protection of Personal Information

Important amendments will be applicable as of September 22, 2023 Law 25 amends the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (hereinafter the “Act”), applicable to companies in the private sector. While Law 25 itself came into force on September 22, 2022, the most important amendments will come into force as […]
Labour and Employment Law

July 24, 2023

Incorporation Does not Necessarily Affect Employee Status Under the Act Respecting Labour Standards

Can a person who sets up a company in order to receive his or her salary be deemed as an employee? On February 3, 2023, in Jobidon v. Centre Dentaire Patrick Canonne Inc., 2023 QCTAT 479, the Administrative Labour Tribunal (“TAT”), presided by Administrative Judge Yves Lemieux, ruled affirmatively on this question. This decision is […]
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December 12, 2022

Labor Standards in Federally Regulated Companies: What Are the Differences from Provincial Standards? (1/2)

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Business Law / Labour and Employment Law / Newsletters

December 1, 2022

Overview of the New Provisions of the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector — What are the Implications for Employers?

The Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, SQ 2021, c. 25, amending the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, CQLR c P-39.1 [Act], among others, was proclaimed in force on September 22, 2021. Several provisions came into force on September 22, 2022. The bulk […]
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