Differences between Canadian, American employment law

By Fiona Brown ( August 15, 2019, 12:05 PM EDT) -- For American companies, expanding operations into Canada often makes good business sense. Our similar professional cultures make doing business together easy, and our economic ties make it almost inevitable. However, employers who take our countries’ similarities for granted put themselves in a precarious position. Overlooking small differences in American and Canadian employment laws can expose employers to far-reaching legal liability. Before starting to operate in Canada, American employers should be aware of several key differences in the countries’ legal landscapes....