Employment Law

LexisNexis Canada provides reliable Employment Law resources, offering comprehensive insights on workplace regulations, employee rights, and risk management strategies.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the Ontario Employment Standards Adjudication Tribunal, British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal and more.
 

Secondary Materials

Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Employment Law collection includes over 44 publications such as:
- Canadian Labour Law Reporter
- Canadian Employment Benefits & Pension Guide
- Employment Law in Canada (England, Christie, Barnacle)
- Wrongful Dismissal Practice Manual (Mole)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Employment Law, there are several relevant volumes including Employment, Holidays and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.
 

International Content also available:

Canadian lawyers handling U.S. employment matters will benefit from the Labor & Employment Law collection, which offers expert guidance on workplace discrimination, wage laws, labor relations, and benefits — featuring leading resources like Larson on Employment Discrimination to support compliance and litigation strategy.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This module helps legal professionals draft with confidence, stay compliant with evolving legislation, and manage employment relationships effectively across all jurisdictions.
 
A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers representing both employees and employers in managing the full employment lifecycle. It offers:

500+ Precedents, including:

- Employment Agreements (Fixed-Term, Indefinite, Executive, and more) and Independent Contractor Agreements
- Workplace Policies
- Performance Management and Termination Letters
- Demand Letters

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

- Guidance on employment standards, human rights, and workplace policies
- Clause-level insights for drafting compliant and enforceable agreements

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Accommodation Toolkit
- Termination Package Toolkit
- Workplace Investigations Resource Kit

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions. 

Bill Tracking

With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking workplace law reforms, compliance obligations, and emerging trends in employee rights and employer responsibilities.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Employment law is shaped by a dynamic mix of federal and provincial legislation. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Canada Labour Code (for federally regulated workplaces)
- Employment Standards Acts (provincial)
- Human Rights Codes (provincial and federal)
- Occupational Health and Safety Acts (provincial)

Legal News

Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients — so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Labour & Employment Newsletter for insights on these topics.