By George Waggott, George Waggott Law The International Bar Association recently issued its 14th Annual Global Report, which highlights national regulatory trends in human resources law. The following is summary of significant items contained in this excellent report. Key Trends and Developments The Report identifies a number of key trends and developments which have emerged or become more evident over the past year. Across a range of countries, there have also been related

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law A recent article published in the Globe and Mail explains the “ABC” model of corporate innovation. “ABC” stands for “Architects, Bridgers and Catalysts.” Each of these labels describes a type of person who is necessary to build a culture of innovation in an organization, and successful organizations use the range of skill sets which each of the A, B and C has to offer. The ABC model was

By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Employers who acquire a Canadian business through an asset purchase often mistakenly ignore the rights of employees on leave. A recent Ontario court decision reinforces the risks of discrimination claims if these issues are not properly addressed. In Brandt Tractor Ltd. v. Morasse, 2026 ONSC 992, the Ontario Divisional Court upheld a finding that an acquiring employer had engaged in discrimination when it excluded employees on le

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly , 2026 ONCA 199, is a significant clarification of how section 13(3) of the Canadian Copyright Act will be interpreted in the employment context. The ruling underscores a narrowing of employer-friendly assumptions around ownership of employee-created intellectual property and carries important implications for Cana