Month: January 2026

Three HR professionals in a modern Toronto conference room review compliance documents beside a laptop and a small stack of poker chips, with the CN Tower blurred outside the window.
Employment LawTraining & Development

What Canadian Employers Must Know Before Hiring Online Gambling Workers

Canada’s online gambling sector—encompassing platforms like Moonbet sportsbook and other digital betting operations—presents unique employment law challenges that demand specialized compliance strategies. Employers must navigate provincial gaming regulations alongside federal employment standards, ensuring hiring practices satisfy both licensing authorities and labour law requirements. Key considerations include properly classifying workers in this gig-heavy industry, implementing robust responsible gaming policies that protect both customers and employees, and understanding how termination …

Manager addresses an employee holding a vape pen near a glass office entrance, faint vapor visible, with coworkers and a small Canadian flag blurred in the background under overcast daylight
Employment LawTraining & Development

Your Employee Is Vaping at Work—Here’s What Canadian Law Says You Must Do

Establish clear written policies distinguishing vaping from traditional smoking before employees purchase vape juice online and bring devices to your premises. Canadian workplaces face evolving regulatory landscapes as provincial legislation increasingly treats vaping similarly to smoking, yet significant gaps remain in enforcement and employee awareness.
Designate specific vaping areas that comply with provincial smoke-free legislation while addressing unique concerns like secondhand vapour exposure and the discreet nature of modern vaping devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-…