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If it happens on Slack, Zoom, email, or group chat, it is still a workplace issue. And the legal risk for employers is rising.

Recent updates to workplace laws make it clear: virtual harassment counts. That means inappropriate messages, offensive comments, and online behaviour can trigger your duty to investigate and respond.

If your policies and training still focus on in-person conduct, you may already be behind.

Read the blog to understand your risks and what to review now:
https://springlaw.ca/virtual-harassment-risks/

Toronto lawyers and small firm owners: we’re excited to share that SpringLaw will be at the 20th Solo and Small Firm Conference: Building your Future-Ready Firm on June 5, 2026.

Our Managing Partner, Lisa Stam, is speaking on the panel “Lean, Smart, and Profitable: Managing your Firm’s Overhead.” If you’ve been thinking about how to keep costs under control while still improving client experience, this conversation will be packed with practical ideas.

Learn more and register:
https://store.lso.ca/20th-solo-and-small-firm-conference

Thinking about using AI or monitoring tools to manage your team?

From screen monitoring to AI hiring tools, what feels like a simple solution can quickly create legal risk, especially when it comes to discipline decisions, human rights issues, and bias.

In our upcoming webinar, Lisa Stam and Jeff Adams break down what employers need to know and how to approach these tools in a practical, compliant way.

Join us and get the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2799905715403675739?source=facebook