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An Employer’s Duty to Inquire: When Accommodation Must Be Considered

Employers are generally familiar with the duty to accommodate employees with disabilities. Less understood is the related “duty to inquire.” This obligation can arise even where an employee has not formally requested accommodation.   The framework is straightforward. Human rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires employers to accommodate to the point of […]

Family Law Series: Parenting Time

When parents separate, one of the most important and emotionally fraught questions is how much time each parent will spend with their child. Parenting arrangements affect a child’s daily routine, stability, and long‑term wellbeing, and it is natural for parents to feel uncertain about what the law requires or how decisions are made. Understanding how […]

Family Law Series: Decision-making Responsibility

When a relationship ends, there are many difficult and emotional issues to navigate, especially when there are children involved. One of the most significant concerns for separating parents is how decisions about their children will be made going forward. Who has the right to make choices for their children regarding education, medical care, religious upbringing, […]

Family Law Series: Divorce

Ending a marriage is often a complicated decision, shaped by a range of complex emotional, financial, and personal factors. When divorce becomes necessary, understanding the legal process can provide a greater sense of clarity and control during what is typically a challenging and uncertain time. Whether a separation is amicable or contentious, it is important […]

Pregnancy and Employee Benefits: What Employers Need to Know

Employers who offer benefits packages must ensure those benefits comply with Canadian and Saskatchewan human rights law. Pregnant employees cannot be treated differently than other employees when it comes to accessing benefits, even during statutory maternity leave. Denying benefits because a health need is pregnancy-related exposes employers and benefits providers to findings of discrimination on […]

Updates to the Federal Child Support Guidelines

As of October 1st, 2025, the Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97-175 have been updated pursuant to the Guidelines Amending the Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/2025-166. / What are the Federal Child Support Guidelines? The Federal Child Support Guidelines, SOR/97-175 [the “Guidelines”] outline objectives, rules, and tables to determine and calculate the appropriate child support payable […]