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Jen Rubin and Brad Tartick discuss the similarities and differences in employment law between California and Canada.

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Jen Rubin is joined by Brad Tartick, an Employment Partner in Mintz’s Toronto office, for an unscripted conversation about key similarities in California and Canadian employment law — and some important differences. Together, Jen and Brad discuss commonalities and differences relating to important employment concepts concerning: Non-competes Independent contractor classification Vacation and PTO Parental leave Severance pay and packages Reductions in force Health care benefits Listen for insights on how these aspects of employment law in California and Canada have notable overlaps and differences — important considerations for anybody with operations in Canada and in the US. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

People in this episode

Host: Jen Rubin

Guest: Brad Tartick

Topics covered

• cross-border employment
• employment law
• California vs. Canada
• non-competes
• independent contractor classification
• vacation and PTO
• parental leave

Keywords

• employment law
• California
• Canada
• non-competes
• independent contractors
• vacation
• parental leave
• severance pay
• health care benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mintz

Places: California, Canada, Toronto

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