On Monday, November 4, we hosted an informative session on navigating Canadian employment law for U.S. businesses that included essential insights into the unique employment law landscape in Canada.

During the session, we covered a range of topics designed to equip U.S. companies operating or planning to operate in Canada with practical knowledge for effective cross-border workforce management. Key areas included:

• Employment Contracts & At-Will Employment: A comparative overview of U.S. at-will employment and Canada’s requirements for just cause or reasonable notice in terminations.
• Sale of Business Obligations: Guidance on the responsibilities of both sellers and purchasers toward Canadian employees in business transactions.
• PTO/Vacation Pay: A look at the distinct vacation time and pay obligations in Canada and how they differ from U.S. practices.
• Restrictive Covenants & Misclassification: Cross-border nuances of restrictive covenants and the critical importance of accurate worker classification in Canada.
• Use of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs): Insight into how PEOs operate differently in Canada compared to the U.S., impacting various employment practices.

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Moderator

• Colleen Hoey, Counsel, Ottawa

Speakers

• Matthew J. G. Curtis, Partner, Toronto
• Catherine P. Coulter, Counsel, Ottawa
• R. Daniel Beale, Partner, Atlanta
• Maggie Sullivan, Associate, Ottawa

Accreditation

• LSBC: This session is registered for 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• LSO: This program is eligible for up to 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact dentonscanada.events@dentons.com.

Disclaimer

This webinar presentation is based on the state of the law as of the date on which the webinar was first given. Please note that the state of the law can change, in some cases with retroactive effect. We assume no obligation to revise this webinar or to guarantee the accuracy of its content after the date on which it was initially presented, nor to track subsequent legal developments in any other manner.

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