What’s Remote Work Got to Do With It? A New Era of Collective Bargaining
As a fully virtual firm since 2017, we are big remote working fans. We recognize that, as a result of the pandemic, most work environments have come to accept and…
The End of Remote Work?
Is remote work ending? Many of our employer clients are making plans for a return to in-person work. Likely many employees have mixed feelings about a return to the office.…
Effective Remote Workplace Culture
There are only a handful of essential services that are now requiring people to come in these days, with social distancing now being the norm in the midst of this…
How to Remote Work Well
There was a time when working away from a brick and mortar office was considered a luxury only afforded to those at the very top of the organizational structure -…
Remote Workers: Pros, Cons and Tips
I love technology and embrace the changes it brings to the workplace. One way we see a big shift is the rising popularity of remote working. Our firm, SpringLaw, is…
Potential Employment Law Issues When Managing a Remote or Hybrid Workforce
According to Statistics Canada, in 2023 20% of Canadian workers reported that they “usually” work from home. This is a significant jump from the pre-pandemic numbers, with only 7% of…
Free webinar: Remote, Hybrid & Nomad Workforce
We are in a new age of the remote, hybrid & nomad workforce. Employers must innovate and evolve how they manage their employees or face costly exits. The ongoing struggles…
What Employers Need to Know about Remote and Hybrid Working Arrangements in Ontario
As SpringLaw’s Lisa Stam outlined in a recent article, since the pandemic, we’ve been seeing more workplaces shift to either a fully remote or a hybrid working arrangement. This shift…
Ontario’s Working for Workers Act, 2023: Key Changes Affecting Employers
On October 26, 2023, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 (the “Act”), the Ontario government’s third iteration of this legislation aimed at protecting workers, received Royal Assent and came into…
Thinking of Implementing a Four-Day Workweek? Be Mindful of the Potential Legal Implications
In this current work climate, it’s all about work-life balance. Employees know what they want and if it’s not being offered at one job, they will search for it elsewhere.…
