On July 16, 2020, the government of Ontario announced that amendments to the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2020 (the “Act”) and to its General Regulation (the “Regulation”) will be brought into force on September...more
As the 2020 New Year starts to take shape and we begin a new decade, it is natural to wonder about how things will change and what will remain the same....more
Historically, Canadian franchisors have not ventured into foreign markets in great numbers. When they have, it has mostly been to the massive, franchise savvy, U.S. market, with very mixed results....more
The movement towards the legalization of recreational cannabis has been greeted by the business world with the raptures reminiscent of the U.S. gold rush of the 19th century and the worldwide dot-com fixation of the 20th...more
On May 23, 2017, the Government of Ontario’s Special Advisors released their Final Report from the Changing Workplaces Review (the Final Report) which outlines 173 recommendations to amend the Employment Standards Act...more
6/29/2017
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Joint Employers ,
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Is your dispute, subject to arbitration under your Franchise Agreement, going to be litigated in court?
As we all know, using arbitration clauses in commercial agreements is pretty commonplace—particularly in the...more
On February 1, 2017, the British Columbia Franchises Act and Regulations came into effect making British Columbia the sixth province in Canada with franchise legislation. The introduction of franchise legislation in British...more
British Columbia has released the anticipated regulations to the previously enacted Franchises Act (BC). The Franchises Act (BC) will come into force on February 1, 2017, at which time British Columbia will be the sixth...more
After long anticipation from the franchise industry, the government of Ontario has finally amended regulations under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (“Act”) to expressly allow a franchisor to deliver its...more
Ontario Passes New Legislation Governing Tips and Gratuities -
Ontario restaurants, bars and other businesses with employees who receive some of their pay through tips and gratuities will face new laws governing how...more
4/15/2016
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Collective Agreements ,
Dunkin' Donuts ,
Employment Standards Act ,
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
Shareholders ,
Tip-Pooling ,
Tips
Please join us for Franchise Disclosure Compliance: The Nuts & Bolts a webinar highlighting many of the “must do” or “must consider” matters for compliance with franchise disclosure legislation in Canada. ...more
The British Columbia (Canada) government has introduced a bill that will make it the sixth province in Canada to regulate franchising along with the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward...more
TAKE ACTION NOW TO AVOID UNEXPECTED STATE TAX LIABILITIES -
Traditionally, nexus for state income tax liability has required some type of physical presence or continuous contacts by the franchisor/distributor with a...more
Yesterday, the British Columbia Law Institute issued its report recommending the passage of a franchise specific statute for British Columbia. Much of what is being recommended follows the lead of the other 5 provinces with...more