Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — California vs. Canada: A Conversation About Cross-Border Employment Quirks

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.