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News, Analysis & Press
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Distinguishes Between Discrete Acts of Discrimination and “Continuing Effect” of Previous Act
ASAP
November 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Upholds Provision Limiting Employee’s Termination Rights to Minimums Under Employment Standards Legislation
ASAP
November 15, 2024
Canada: Manitoba Amends its Labour Relations Act and Employment Standards Code
Insight
November 13, 2024
Ontario, Canada Appellate Court Provides Guidance to Employers on How to Draft Employment Settlement Documents
Insight
November 11, 2024
Ontario, Canada: Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent
Insight
October 31, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Orders Independent Medical Examination of Employee Claiming Indefinite Inability to Mitigate Due to Mental Health Condition
ASAP
October 29, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Reinforces Waksdale’s Impact on Enforceability of Termination Provisions and Provides Guidance on Proving Failure to Mitigate
Insight
October 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Determines Volunteer Asked to Remove Rainbow Sticker Did Not Experience Discrimination
Insight
October 9, 2024
Canada Imposes New Language and Field of Study Requirements on Its Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
ASAP
October 7, 2024
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Establishes That Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Family Status with Shift Changes Is not Unlimited
Insight
September 26, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30): What Is it and Where in Canada Is it Observed as a Statutory Holiday?
ASAP
September 25, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control of Workplace and Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal of OHSA Charges
ASAP
September 18, 2024
Ontario, Canada: Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 Coming into Force on July 1, 2025
ASAP
September 11, 2024
Treasury Board promises retroactive payments with pay equity plans
Human Resources Director Canada
August 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Confirms Employment Contract Frustrated by Employee’s Refusal to Comply With COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Imposed on Employer by Third Party
ASAP
August 19, 2024
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Finds Aggravated Damages Award Can Be Made Without Medical Evidence of Diagnosable Psychological Injury
Insight
August 13, 2024
Canada: SCC Decision Offers Potential Insight into Privacy Rights for Private-Sector Employees
ASAP
August 8, 2024
Canada: Bill C-58’s Ban on Use of Replacement Workers in Strikes or Lockouts in Federally Regulated Workplaces to Become Effective on June 20, 2025
ASAP
August 5, 2024
British Columbia, Canada Court of Appeal Affirms Enforceability of Termination Clause That Incorporated by Reference Notice and Severance Provisions of Canada Labour Code
Insight
July 11, 2024
Canada: Another Arbitrator Considers Interaction Between Canada Labour Code Leave Entitlements and Other Leave Entitlements
ASAP
April 15, 2024
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Affirms That Invalid Termination Clause Does Not Invalidate Fixed-Term Clause
ASAP
April 4, 2024
Ontario, Canada’s Divisional Court Confirms Unionized Workplaces May Pursue Human Rights Claims Before Labour Arbitrator or Human Rights Tribunal
ASAP
April 4, 2024
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal Finds Employer Discriminated Against Transgender Employee Based on Their Gender Identity and Expression
ASAP
March 21, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Awards Retired VP $1.8 Million in Damages for Unpaid Vacation, Deferred Bonus and Unvested Stock Options
Insight
March 20, 2024
British Columbia, Canada Appeal Court Rejects Employer’s Frustration Defence in Circumstances Connected to COVID-19
ASAP
March 19, 2024
Canada Launches Employment Equity Data Visualization Tool on Representation Rates and Pay Gaps
ASAP
March 13, 2024
Ontario, Canada Government Repeals Bill 124 in its Entirety After Appeal Court Decision
Insight
March 13, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Finds Termination Clauses in Fixed-Term Employment Agreement Unenforceable
ASAP
March 11, 2024
Employers can count sick leave credits as paid medical leave days under CLC: arbitrator
Human Resources Director Canada
March 6, 2024
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Wrongfully Dismissed Employee’s Rejection of Offer of Comparable Employment Amounts to Failure to Mitigate
ASAP
March 5, 2024
Arbitrator Considers Interaction Between Canada Labour Code Paid Medical Leave Days and Other Employer-Paid Benefits
ASAP
March 4, 2024
Effective January 1, 2024, Employers in British Columbia, Canada Have Duties to Cooperate and to Maintain Employment Regarding Certain Workplace Injuries
ASAP
January 30, 2024
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Commission Publishes Policy on Caste-based Discrimination
ASAP
January 29, 2024
British Columbia Statute on Minimum Employment Standards for App-based Gig Workers Receives Royal Assent, But Relevant Provisions Not Yet in Force
ASAP
January 4, 2024
British Columbia Appeal Court Upholds Finding That Employee’s Surreptitious Recording of Conversations with Colleagues Justified His Dismissal for Just Cause
ASAP
December 15, 2023
Alberta, Canada Court Holds Placing Employee on Unpaid Leave for Failure to Comply with Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is Not Constructive Dismissal
Insight
December 15, 2023
Canada Implements New Employer Reporting Requirements in Support of Canadian Dental Care Plan, Introduces Bill to Create New Leaves and Employment Insurance Benefits
ASAP
December 14, 2023
Ontario, Canada Appellate Court Finds National Day of Mourning to Honour Memory of Queen Elizabeth II Not a Paid Holiday under Relevant Collective Agreements
ASAP
December 13, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30): What Is it and Where in Canada Is it Observed as a Statutory Holiday?
ASAP
December 13, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada Confirms “Owners” of Construction Projects Are “Employers” Under OHSA
Insight
December 5, 2023
Ontario, Canada: Amending Regulation Supports Bill 79’s Changes to ESA’s Mass Termination Provisions
ASAP
November 22, 2023
Ontario, Canada: Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 Introduced for First Reading
ASAP
November 16, 2023
Canada: Federal Bill Proposes Prohibition on Use of Temporary Replacement Workers During Strike or Lockout
ASAP
November 16, 2023
Canada’s Prince Edward Island Introduces Bill that Would Increase Employees’ Entitlement to Paid Sick Leave
ASAP
November 16, 2023
British Columbia Pay Transparency Regulation Provides Information on Preparing Pay Transparency Reports
Insight
November 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada Court Orders Employer to Pay Costs to Discourage Tactical Litigation that Deters Employees from Pursuing Their Rights
ASAP
November 3, 2023
British Columbia Government Provides Additional Guidance on Requirement to Include Salary or Wage Information on All Publicly Advertised Job Postings
ASAP
October 25, 2023
British Columbia Appeal Court Finds Employee’s Sexual Harassment of Subordinate not Sufficiently Serious to Justify His Dismissal
Insight
October 17, 2023
Court upholds refusal to impose constructive trust in appeals case
Human Resources Director Canada
October 4, 2023
British Columbia Court Finds Employer Had Just Cause to Dismiss Full-time Employee Who Worked on Side Business During Working Hours
ASAP
October 4, 2023
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Upholds Refusal to Impose Constructive Trust Over Proceeds of Sale of Property Owned by Defrauding Employee’s Wife
ASAP
September 21, 2023
Canada adds exemptions from hours of work requirements for certain employees
Human Resources Director Canada
September 14, 2023
Canada Adds Exemptions from Hours of Work Requirements for Certain Employees in Banking, Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Rail, and Airline Sectors
ASAP
August 29, 2023
British Columbia Appeal Court Finds Employer Vicariously Liable for Employee’s Willful Violation of Customers’ Privacy
Insight
August 24, 2023
Canada’s Office of Privacy Commissioner Revises Privacy Guideline on Employee Personal Information
ASAP
August 15, 2023
Canada: Employers in Federally Regulated Workplaces Will Soon Be Required to Provide Menstrual Products
ASAP
August 2, 2023
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Finds Independent Contractors Have Duty to Mitigate Damages When Fixed-Term Contract is Terminated Early
ASAP
July 27, 2023
Termination clause enforceable in complying with statutory individual notice provisions
Human Resources Director Canada
July 25, 2023
British Columbia Court Finds Termination Clause Enforceable Because it Complied with Statutory Individual Termination Notice Provisions
Insight
July 10, 2023
Ontario, Canada: Licensing Framework for Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters in Force July 1, 2023
ASAP
July 6, 2023
Tribunal confirms time theft proven by time-tracking software may justify employment termination
Human Resources Director Canada
June 21, 2023
Arbitrator upholds reasonableness of hospital vaccination policy for termination of non-compliant
Human Resources Director Canada
June 16, 2023
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Upholds Reasonableness of Hospital Vaccination Policy Providing for Employment Termination of Non-Compliant Employees
ASAP
June 7, 2023
Ontario, Canada Court Awards Employee $15,000 in Moral Damages for Employer’s Bad-Faith Conduct Regarding His Dismissal
ASAP
June 2, 2023
British Columbia Tribunal Confirms Time Theft Proven by Time-Tracking Software May Justify Employment Termination for Cause
ASAP
May 30, 2023
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Shows Importance of Proper Assessment of Employees’ Entitlement to LTD Benefits When on Leave or Disabled
Insight
May 16, 2023
Alberta, Canada Arbitrator Finds Grievor’s “Off-Duty” Sexual Assault of Co-Worker is Just Cause for Employment Termination
ASAP
May 8, 2023
British Columbia: Employer that Engaged in “Hardball Tactics” to Manufacture Just Cause for Termination Must Pay over $200K in Damages
Insight
May 1, 2023
Ontario, Canada: OLRB Clarifies That Employers Have Significant Discretion in Choosing Who Will Investigate Complaints of Harassment
Insight
April 28, 2023
Ontario, Canada Publishes Regulations Aimed at Increasing Participation of Women in Construction Workforce
ASAP
April 3, 2023
Canadian Federal Government Increases Minimum Work Age and Minimum Wage for Federally Regulated Employees
ASAP
March 28, 2023
Ontario, Canada: Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL) Ends March 31 But Unpaid IDEL Remains Available
ASAP
March 27, 2023
Ontario, Canada Introduces Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 for First Reading
ASAP
March 23, 2023
Tort of conversion may not apply to intangible property in employer’s book of business
Canadian HR Reporter
March 20, 2023
Ontario, Canada Proposes ESA Amendments Relating to Remote Workers and New Hires
ASAP
March 15, 2023
Canada: First Deadline for Compliance with Accessibility Legislation for Federally Regulated Employees Is Around the Corner
ASAP
March 15, 2023
British Columbia Adopts National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) as a Statutory Holiday
ASAP
March 14, 2023
Ontario, Canada Court Finds Employment Contract Frustrated by Employee’s Refusal to Become Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Insight
March 14, 2023
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Finds Employer Did Not Violate Collective Agreements by Not Recognizing National Day of Mourning as a Paid Holiday
Insight
March 7, 2023
Temporary foreign worker awarded $300,000 for workplace abuse, but denied tort of labour trafficking
Law Times
February 1, 2023
Canada’s Competition Bureau Publishes Draft Guidelines for Enforcement of New “Wage-Fixing Agreement” and “No-poach Agreement” Prohibitions
Insight
January 24, 2023
Alberta, Canada Court of Appeal Decides CERB Payments Should Not Be Deducted from Damages for Wrongful Dismissal
ASAP
January 20, 2023
Ontario, Canada Court Addresses Statutory Tort of Human Trafficking in Labour Context
Insight
January 17, 2023
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Indicates Tort of Conversion May Not Apply to Intangible Property Such as Information in Employer’s Book of Business
Insight
December 20, 2022
Canada: British Columbia Court of Appeal Decides CERB Payments Should Not be Deducted from Damage Awards for Wrongful Dismissal
Insight
December 12, 2022
Ontario, Canada’s Superior Court Decides Bill 124 Violates s. 2(d) of Charter (Right to Freedom of Association) and Declares it Void and of No Effect
Insight
December 12, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendments Requiring Certain Employers to Have Naloxone Kits Proclaimed in Force
ASAP
December 12, 2022
Canada’s Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits to be Extended From 15 to 26 Weeks and Federal Medical Leave from 15 to 27 Weeks
ASAP
December 5, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Appellate Court Set Aside Decisions that Quashed OLRB Determinations on “Related Employers” Declarations for Failure to Apply Proper Standard
Insight
November 30, 2022
Alberta, Canada’s Human Rights Tribunal Awards $50,000 to Employee Whose Employment Was Terminated After Claiming Sexual Harassment
Insight
November 28, 2022
Court sets aside judgement reducing employee’s reasonable notice period for failure to mitigate
Human Resources Director Canada
November 23, 2022
Canada Publishes Final Regulations and Guidelines to Support Implementation of New Paid Medical Leave for Employees in Federally Regulated Workplaces
Insight
November 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Sets Aside Judgment Reducing Employee’s Reasonable Notice Period for Failure to Mitigate
Insight
November 15, 2022
Ontario, Canada Divisional Court Finds Group Home’s Temporary Visitation Policy During Early Stage of COVID-19 Did Not Discriminate Against Disabled Resident
Insight
November 10, 2022
BC Court: Employee May Be Placed on Unpaid Leave for Violating COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
SHRM Online
November 9, 2022
Ontario, Canada Introduces Bill Prohibiting Strike by School Board Employees Represented by CUPE
ASAP
November 3, 2022
Canada’s Competition Act Will Soon Criminally Prohibit Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements Between Unaffiliated Employers
ASAP
November 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada Makes Changes to COVID-19 Requirements for Long Term Care Homes
ASAP
November 1, 2022
Canada’s Proposed Modern Slavery Act Would Impose Significant Annual Reporting Obligations on Certain Private-Sector Entities
Insight
October 28, 2022
Dealing with human rights complaints in unionized workplaces
Human Resources Director Canada
October 25, 2022
Canada Proposes Two CLC Regulations on Service of Documents, Regular Rate of Wages, and Reimbursement of Reasonable Work-Related Expenses
ASAP
October 18, 2022
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds it Has Concurrent Jurisdiction with Labour Arbitrators to Decide Human Rights Claims in Unionized Workplaces
Insight
October 13, 2022
British Columbia Court Finds Employer May Place Employee on Unpaid Leave for Failing to Comply with its Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Insight
October 7, 2022
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Deems Termination of LTD Coverage for Employees at Age 65 a “Reasonable Limit” Under Canadian Charter of Rights
Insight
October 3, 2022
Canada Removes All COVID-19 Entry Restrictions for All Travelers Regardless of Citizenship Effective October 1, 2022
ASAP
September 29, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Determines Plaintiff Employee (Not Independent Contractor) Wrongfully Terminated by Common Employers
Insight
September 28, 2022
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Finds Three-Dose Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Reasonable in Long-Term Care Homes
Insight
September 22, 2022
September 19th – Day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral – Will be Holiday for Some Employees in Canada
ASAP
September 14, 2022
Court finds employers' discretion in awarding bonuses must be exercised fairly
Human Resources Director Canada
September 12, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Finds Employers’ Discretion in Awarding Discretionary Bonuses Must be Exercised Fairly and Reasonably
Insight
September 7, 2022
Court strikes employer's defence after it avoids scheduling examination
Human Resources Director Canada
August 31, 2022
Employment contract's unenforceable confidentiality clauses invalidated termination provisions
Human Resources Director Canada
August 30, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Strikes Employer’s Defence in Wrongful Dismissal Action After it Continuously Avoids Scheduling its Examination for Discovery
Insight
August 30, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Employment Contract’s Unenforceable Confidentiality and Conflict-of-Interest Clauses Invalidated All Termination Provisions
Insight
August 25, 2022
British Columbia Tribunal Finds Employer that Unilaterally Removed Employee on Maternity Leave from Management Position Liable for Discrimination and Constructive Dismissal
Insight
August 22, 2022
Alberta Court of Appeal Finds Employee Must Express Lack of Consent to Employer’s Unilateral Reduction of Compensation Quickly to Claim Constructive Dismissal
Insight
August 22, 2022
Alberta, Canada: Court Uses Oppression Remedy to Hold Corporate Directors Personally Liable for Wrongful Dismissal Damages
Insight
August 17, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Availability of Deemed IDEL Ended on July 30, 2022 But Unpaid and Paid IDEL Still Available to Eligible Employees
ASAP
August 10, 2022
Ontario, Canada: HRTO Finds Employee Was Victim of Repeated Acts of Sex Discrimination in Poisoned Work Environment
Insight
August 9, 2022
Canadian Federal Government Proposes Regulations to Support New Canada Labour Code Paid Medical Leave
ASAP
August 8, 2022
Court rules employee resigned – wasn't dismissed – over mask policy compliance
Human Resources Director Canada
July 29, 2022
Canada: Alberta Court Finds Employee Resigned and Was Not Constructively Dismissed When He Did Not Comply with Mask Policy
Insight
July 27, 2022
Ontario, Canada: ESA Guidance Now Contains Chapter on Electronic Monitoring Policies
Insight
July 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Affirms Finding that Midwives Were Underpaid Due to Gender Discrimination
Insight
July 19, 2022
Alberta Court of Appeal Decides Employees Entitled to Common Law Reasonable Notice Because Termination Clause Ambiguous
Insight
July 18, 2022
Court applies the rule in Waksdale, gives insight on calculating reasonable notice damages
Human Resources Director Canada
July 13, 2022
Court decides non-competition clause in employment agreement is unenforceable
Human Resources Director Canada
July 7, 2022
Arbitrator says employer can terminate employee who refused vaccine
Human Resources Director Canada
July 5, 2022
Arbitrator decides employer discriminated on basis of creed in denying request for vax exemption
Human Resources Director Canada
June 28, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Arbitrator Decides Employer Discriminated on Basis of Creed in Denying Request for Vaccine Policy Exemption
Insight
June 27, 2022
Canada Suspends Mandatory Vaccines for Most Travel, Federally Regulated Transportation Workers, and Federal Government Employees
ASAP
June 24, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Requirements for Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings
Littler Report
June 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Applies the Rule in Waksdale and Provides Insight on Calculating Reasonable Notice Damages
Insight
June 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Decides Employment Not Continuous for Purposes of Reasonable Notice Calculation for Employee Dismissed Then Rehired Following CCAA Proceedings
Insight
June 16, 2022
Alberta, Canada: Bill 17 Receives Royal Assent and Expands Reservist Leave and Bereavement Leave
ASAP
June 9, 2022
Union member's tort claim must be decided by court – not arbitrator
Human Resources Director Canada
June 8, 2022
Ontario, Canada: OCA Decides Union Member’s Tort Claim Against Third Party Must be Decided by Court Rather than Arbitrator
Insight
June 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Decides Non-competition Clause in Employment Agreement Governed by Common Law is Unenforceable
Insight
May 31, 2022
Are employees entitled to paid time off to vote in the election?
Human Resources Director Canada
May 26, 2022
Another arbitrator dismisses grievance disputing mandatory vaccination policy
Human Resources Director Canada
May 25, 2022
Court upholds determination that three taxi drivers are employees
Human Resources Director Canada
May 20, 2022
Canada: Another Arbitrator Dismisses Grievance Disputing Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Insight
May 19, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Appeal Court Declines to Resolve Whether Employees Laid Off During Pandemic May Claim Constructive Dismissal at Common Law
Insight
May 18, 2022
British Columbia, Canada Court of Appeal Upholds Determination That Three Taxi Drivers Are Employees
Insight
May 13, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Some Employees May Be Entitled to Paid Time Off to Vote in June 2nd Provincial Election
ASAP
May 12, 2022
Alberta, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Reminds Employees They Have Duties in the Workplace Accommodation Process
ASAP
May 6, 2022
Key trends in arbitration awards pertaining to mandatory vaccines
Human Resources Director Canada
April 27, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Masking Requirement in Select Higher-Risk Settings and Certain Directives Extended to June 11
ASAP
April 27, 2022
Canada: Key Trends in Arbitration Awards Pertaining to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
Insight
April 27, 2022
British Columbia, Canada: Arbitrator Upholds Electricity Provider’s Vaccination Policy But Severs Discipline Aspect as Unreasonable
Insight
April 22, 2022
British Columbia, Canada: Bill 10, the Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 Proposes Automatic Card-check Certification System
ASAP
April 19, 2022
British Columbia, Canada: Arbitrator Decides Employer Could Terminate Employee Who Refused Government-Ordered Vaccination
Insight
April 13, 2022
Can CERB payment be deducted from wrongful dismissal damage award?
Human Resources Director Canada
April 12, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Mandatory Vaccination Policy Upheld Despite Government’s Reduction of COVID-19 Restrictions
ASAP
April 8, 2022
Do mandatory vaccination policies infringe on Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Human Resources Director Canada
April 6, 2022
Alberta, Canada Court Deducts CERB Payments from Substantial Reasonable Notice Award to Long-term Employee
Insight
April 6, 2022
British Columbia, Canada Court Awards Employee Aggravated Damages After Employer Makes Unfounded Allegations after Commencement of Litigation
ASAP
March 30, 2022
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Decides Mandatory Vaccination Policy Does Not Infringe Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Insight
March 30, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Another Arbitration Decision Upholds Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Insight
March 25, 2022
British Columbia, Canada Court Decides CERB Payment Should be Deducted from Damage Award for Wrongful Dismissal
ASAP
March 22, 2022
Surreptitious Recording of Conversations with Colleagues May Justify Termination of Employment for Cause in British Columbia, Canada
Insight
March 22, 2022
Canada: Pre-entry COVID-19 Testing Will Soon Not Be Required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers
ASAP
March 21, 2022
Working for Workers Act, 2022, introduced and carried at first reading
Human Resources Director Canada
March 18, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Upholds 26-Month Reasonable Notice Period Due to Exceptional Circumstances
ASAP
March 16, 2022
Ontario, Canada Removing Masking Requirement on March 21 in Most Settings and Ending All COVID-19 Public Health Measures on April 27
Insight
March 10, 2022
Alberta, Canada: Arbitrator Decides COVID-19 Pandemic is Cataclysmic Event that Did Not Trigger Entitlement to Severance Under Layoff Provisions
ASAP
March 9, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Concludes Secondment Agreement Was Not a Fixed-term Employment Agreement
Insight
March 8, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Working for Workers Act, 2022 Introduced and Carried at First Reading
Insight
March 2, 2022
Canada to introduce legislation requiring employers to disclose electronic monitoring of workers
Human Resources Director Canada
February 25, 2022
Ontario, Canada to Introduce Legislation Requiring Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring of Workers
ASAP
February 24, 2022
Canada: Arbitrator Finds Termination Consequences of Long-Term Care Home’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy Violated Collective Agreement
Insight
February 24, 2022
Ontario, Canada ESA Guidance Includes New Chapters on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-competition Agreements
Insight
February 23, 2022
Canadian Arbitrator Upholds Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Employees Who Work Indoors
Insight
February 17, 2022
Ontario plans to lift capacity limits and proof of vaccination requirements
Human Resources Director Canada
February 16, 2022
Ontario, Canada Announces Plan to Lift Capacity Limits and Proof of Vaccination Requirements
ASAP
February 16, 2022
Court confirms Working for Workers Act doesn't void non-compete agreements prior to October 25, 2021
Human Resources Director Canada
February 15, 2022
Ontario, Canada Court Confirms Working for Workers Act, 2021 Does Not Void Non-compete Agreements Entered into Prior to October 25, 2021
ASAP
February 7, 2022
Arbitrator upholds mandatory vaccination policy agreeing with the 'weight of authority'
Human Resources Director Canada
January 28, 2022
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Denies Union’s Cease and Desist Application Regarding Employer’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Insight
January 25, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Another Arbitrator Upholds a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Agreeing with the “Weight of Authority”
Insight
January 21, 2022
Phased Easing of Public Health Measures in Ontario, Canada to Begin January 31, 2022
ASAP
January 21, 2022
Ontario, Canada: Another Arbitrator Upholds a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Insight
January 20, 2022
12 key developments in Canadian labour and employment law in 2021 – part 2
Human Resources Director Canada
January 18, 2022
Employers in British Columbia, Canada are Required to Reactivate their COVID-19 Safety Plans
ASAP
January 14, 2022
Canada: Bill C-3 Will Provide Paid Medical Leave and Other Leaves for Federal Employees and Prohibit Intimidation in Health Care
Insight
January 12, 2022
Ontario, Canada Temporarily Reverts to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen with Modifications
ASAP
January 4, 2022
Supreme Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes
Human Resources Director Canada
December 17, 2021
Government of Canada Advises Canadians—Regardless of Vaccination Status—to Avoid Non-essential International Travel
ASAP
December 16, 2021
Ontario, Canada Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Days to July 31, 2022 and Deemed IDEL to July 30, 2022
ASAP
December 13, 2021
Canadian Government Requires COVID-19 Vaccines for Public Servants, Travelers
SHRM Online
December 9, 2021
Court confirms unions must challenge vaccination policies before labour arbitrators
Human Resources Director Canada
December 3, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 Receives Royal Assent
Insight
December 3, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Confirms Unions Must Challenge Mandatory Vaccination Policies Before Labour Arbitrators Rather than Courts
Insight
November 30, 2021
Arbitrator upholds mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
Human Resources Director Canada
November 26, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Decides Employer Was Justified in Terminating Employee for Cause for Sexual Harassment
Insight
November 19, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Arbitration Award Considers Issues Pertaining to “Vaccinate or Test” Policies
Insight
November 18, 2021
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Deems Employer’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Unreasonable
Insight
November 16, 2021
Ontario introduces Bill 27, Working for Workers Act
Human Resources Director Canada
November 12, 2021
Ontario, Canada Pauses Lifting of Capacity Limits in Remaining Higher-Risk Settings
ASAP
November 11, 2021
Ontario, Canada Passes Law Entitling Workers to Wear a Poppy in the Workplace During Remembrance Week
ASAP
November 10, 2021
Ontario, Canada Proposes Minimum Wage Rate Increases Effective January 1, 2022
ASAP
November 10, 2021
Court finds exclusive arbitral jurisdiction in Manitoba human rights disputes
Human Resources Director Canada
November 10, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Ends Injunction Staying Termination of Unvaccinated Employees under Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy on Jurisdictional Grounds
Insight
November 10, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada Finds Exclusive Arbitral Jurisdiction in Manitoba Human Rights Disputes
Insight
November 8, 2021
Ontario, Canada Announces Phased Plan to Lift Remaining Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures by March 2022
ASAP
October 25, 2021
Canada: Updated Guidance on How Employers Should Fill Out Records of Employment During COVID-19 Pandemic
ASAP
October 22, 2021
Ontario, Canada Makes Available Enhanced Digital Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App
ASAP
October 21, 2021
Canada Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Federal Public Servants, Employees in Federally Regulated Transportation Sectors, and Travellers
ASAP
October 14, 2021
Ontario, Canada Removes Capacity Limits and Physical Distancing in Certain Settings
ASAP
October 13, 2021
With-cause dismissal of long-term fiduciary employee justified
Human Resources Director Canada
October 12, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Finds With-Cause Dismissal of Long-term Fiduciary Employee Justified
Insight
October 6, 2021
Ontario, Canada Announces Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements for Long-term Care Homes
ASAP
October 6, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Finds Limitation Period Not Extended When Employee Remains with Employer to Mitigate Damages Following Constructive Dismissal
ASAP
September 30, 2021
Court overturns decision on Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
Human Resources Director Canada
September 29, 2021
Ontario, Canada Adds Outdoor Areas of Select Business Premises to List of Those Requiring Patrons’ Proof of Vaccination and Eases Capacity Limits
ASAP
September 28, 2021
Ontario, Canada Human Rights Commission Releases Policy that Provides Guidance on Proof of Vaccination Policies
ASAP
September 24, 2021
Ontario issues guidance on proof of vaccination status for organizations
Human Resources Director Canada
September 24, 2021
Ontario, Canada’s Ministry of Health Releases Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccination Medical Exemptions
ASAP
September 24, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Divisional Court Overturns Decision Holding That Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Barred Constructive Dismissal Claim
ASAP
September 22, 2021
Ontario, Canada Issues Guidance on Proof of Vaccination Status for Patrons of Restaurants and Other Select Businesses and Organizations
Insight
September 20, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Will Soon Be Required to Gain Access to Certain Public Settings in Ontario, Canada
ASAP
September 9, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination policies mandated in high-risk settings
Human Resources Director Canada
September 3, 2021
Canada: Proof of Vaccination Will be Required to Access Some Events, Services and Businesses in British Columbia
ASAP
August 27, 2021
Canada: Toronto Medical Officer of Health Effectively Mandates that Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
ASAP
August 24, 2021
Canada Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees in Federal Public Service and Federally Regulated Transportation Sector
ASAP
August 24, 2021
Ontario court awards employee longer reasonable notice period due to pandemic's impact
Human Resources Director Canada
August 23, 2021
Ontario, Canada: COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandated in High-Risk Settings
Insight
August 19, 2021
Canada: City of Toronto Announces Mandatory Vaccination Requirement for Members of Toronto Public Service, Urges Private Employers to Follow Suit
ASAP
August 19, 2021
British Columbia, Canada Announces Vaccination Requirement for Workers in Long-term Care and Assisted Living Facilities
ASAP
August 19, 2021
Ontario, Canada: New COVID-19 Guidelines Released for Fully Immunized and Previously Positive Individuals
Insight
August 18, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Awards Employee Longer Reasonable Notice Period Due to Pandemic’s Impact
Insight
August 17, 2021
Canada: British Columbia Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Provides Guidance to Employers on Vaccination Status Policies
ASAP
August 17, 2021
Canada's Federal Pay Equity Act Takes Effect on August 31, 2021
Human Resources Director Canada
August 6, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Awards Employee $25,000 in Moral/Aggravated Damages Because Employer Breached Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Insight
July 21, 2021
Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Upholds Employer’s Compulsory Rapid COVID-19 Testing Policy
Insight
July 14, 2021
Liability for Severance Pay Depends on Company Payroll Size
Human Resources Director Canada
July 9, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Clarifies Relationship Between Common Employer Doctrine and Concept of Corporate Separateness
Insight
July 8, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Reduces Reasonable Notice Period Due to the Employee’s Failure to Take Reasonable Steps to Mitigate Damages
Insight
June 28, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Employer’s Liability for Severance Depends on Size of its Global Payroll
ASAP
June 28, 2021
Laid Off Over COVID? You Can’t Claim Constructive Dismissal
Human Resources Director Canada
June 25, 2021
Alberta Court of Appeal Confirms Complainants Need Not Prove Reasonable Efforts to Self-accommodate to Establish Family Status Discrimination
Insight
June 24, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Upholds Jury’s $150,000 Punitive Damage Award Against Employer
Insight
June 21, 2021
Canada Introduces New Federal Holiday Commencing September 30, 2021: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
ASAP
June 16, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Employees Laid Off During COVID-19 May Not Claim Constructive Dismissal at Common Law
ASAP
June 16, 2021
Temporary COVID-19-Related Leave Bill Receives Royal Assent
Human Resources Director Canada
June 9, 2021
British Columbia, Canada Court Deducts CERB From Employee’s Damages for Wrongful Dismissal
ASAP
June 9, 2021
Ontario, Canada Announces it Will Enter Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen Earlier than Anticipated
ASAP
June 8, 2021
Ontario, Canada Releases Details About Employer Reimbursement Process for Paid COVID-19 Leave
ASAP
June 4, 2021
British Columbia, Canada Bill Introducing Temporary COVID-19-Related Paid Leave and Permanent Paid Personal Illness or Injury Leave Receives Royal Assent
ASAP
May 21, 2021
Some Canadian Provinces Provide Paid COVID-19 Vaccination Leave, Others Encourage Leave Through Reimbursement Programs
Insight
May 20, 2021
Court Finds Worker 'Repudiated' Role When She Walked Out
Human Resources Director Canada
May 20, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Reminds Employers it is Important to Adhere to Their Contracts’ Termination Provisions
Insight
May 17, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Finds Employee Repudiated Her Employment Contract When She Refused to Work Unless New Conditions Were Met
Insight
May 13, 2021
Ontario employee’s refusal to leave work, stay home not just cause
Canadian Employment Law Today
May 4, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Employee Laid Off During COVID-19 May Claim Constructive Dismissal at Common Law
Insight
May 4, 2021
New federal privacy legislation is moving through the legislative process
Human Resources Director Canada
April 29, 2021
Ontario, Canada: New Business Requirement Regarding Temporary Mask Removal to Eat or Drink at Work
ASAP
April 27, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Reminds Employers that Improperly Drafted Restrictive Covenants are Unenforceable
Insight
April 22, 2021
Ontario, Canada Exploring Possibility of Allowing Employer-Operated Onsite Vaccination Clinics in “Hot Spot” Communities
ASAP
April 15, 2021
Canada: New Federal Privacy Legislation is Moving Through the Legislative Process
Insight
April 14, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Decides Exceptional Circumstances Exist to Justify Notice Period Exceeding 24 Months for a Long-term Employee
ASAP
April 14, 2021
Ontario, Canada Declares Third Provincial Emergency and Enacts Stay-at-Home Order
ASAP
April 8, 2021
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Canada Provides Employers with Roadmap for Responding to Requests for Exemptions from Mask-Wearing Policies
Insight
April 8, 2021
Ontario, Canada Superior Court Determines Employee Misconduct Did Not Justify Dismissal for Cause Without Notice
ASAP
March 31, 2021
Workers alleging wrongful dismissal may subject directors to statutory claims for unpaid wages: case
Canadian Lawyer
March 30, 2021
Canada: Ontario Superior Court Holds Labour Arbitrator Has Exclusive Jurisdiction to Resolve Dispute Relating to Workplace Violence and Harassment
Insight
March 29, 2021
It is Now Easier for Organizations in Ontario, Canada to Offer Private Rapid COVID-19 Testing of Asymptomatic Employees
ASAP
March 25, 2021
Ontario, Canada Superior Court Deems Employee's Pregnancy an Important Factor in Assessing Reasonable Notice Period for Dismissal
ASAP
March 25, 2021
Should Employers in Ontario, Canada Provide Employees with Paid Time Off to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
ASAP
March 17, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Confirms Corporate Directors May Face Statutory Claims for Unpaid Wages in Wrongful Dismissal Claims
Insight
March 16, 2021
Court denies employer's request to remove allegedly defamatory social media posts pending defamation
Human Resources Director (HRD)
March 9, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Denies Employer’s Request to Remove Allegedly Defamatory Social Media Posts Pending Defamation Trial
Insight
March 1, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Superior Court Considers Impact of COVID-19 on Employee’s Reasonable Notice Entitlement
Insight
February 24, 2021
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Duty to Exercise Contractual Discretion in Good Faith
Insight
February 22, 2021
Ontario, Canada: New and Updated Guidance for Businesses Required to Have a Written COVID-19 Safety Plan
ASAP
February 9, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Court of Appeal Upholds $1.27 Million Damage Award for Constructive Dismissal
Insight
February 8, 2021
Big Question for Canadian Employers in 2021: Can They Require Employees to be Vaccinated?
Insight
January 21, 2021
Big question for employers in 2021: Can they require employees to be vaccinated?
The Lawyer's Daily
January 19, 2021
Canada: Toronto Employers Required to Take Additional Measures to Minimize Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces
ASAP
January 8, 2021
Ontario, Canada: Arbitrator Upholds For-Cause Dismissal of Employee with COVID-19 Who Put Colleagues and Others at Risk
ASAP
January 5, 2021
British Columbia, Canada: Recent Human Rights Tribunal Decisions Apply Stringent Test for Family Status Discrimination
Insight
January 5, 2021
Canadian Federal Government Provides Practical Guidance on Bill C-65 and Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations
ASAP
January 4, 2021
Ontario, Canada Court Finds Performance Concerns “Irrelevant” in Context of No-Cause Dismissal
ASAP
December 7, 2020
New Brunswick, Canada: Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Employee in Wrongful Dismissal Action
Insight
December 1, 2020
Ontario, Canada: “Inspection Blitzes” Launched to Ensure Businesses Take Steps Necessary to Stop Transmission of COVID-19
ASAP
November 30, 2020
British Columbia, Canada: Court of Appeal Sets Aside Aggravated Damages Award in Wrongful Dismissal
Insight
November 18, 2020
Saskatchewan, Canada: Court Considers Effect of Re-hired Employee’s Voluntary Interruption in Employment on Calculation of Reasonable Notice
Insight
November 17, 2020
Canada: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal Recommends Employers Faced with Family Status Discrimination Complaints Confer with Employees to Determine if Mutually Satisfactory Solution Available
ASAP
November 16, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Court Reminds Employers Termination Provisions that Could Possibly Violate ESA in the Future Are Unenforceable
Insight
November 6, 2020
Ontario, Canada Court Confirms Employers that Revoke Accepted Employment Offers May be Liable for Damages
ASAP
October 30, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Bill 218 Would Introduce COVID-19 Liability Protection with Exceptions
ASAP
October 28, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Human Rights Tribunal Awards Significant Damages to Employee Who Acquiesced to Sexual Relationship with Supervisor
Insight
October 26, 2020
Ontario, Canada Court Holds Employee’s Title Alone Insufficient to Characterize Job Position in Assessment of Reasonable Notice
Insight
October 23, 2020
Masks must be worn in indoor area of businesses premises and in vehicles
Human Resources Director
October 13, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Masks Must be Worn in Indoor Area of Business Premises and in Vehicles Operating as Part of Business
ASAP
October 8, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Superior Court Determines Enforceability of Termination Clause
Insight
October 7, 2020
Employers must screen workers and essential visitors for COVID-19
Human Resources Director
October 5, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Employers Must Screen Workers and Essential Visitors for COVID-19
ASAP
September 30, 2020
Saskatchewan, Canada: Court of Appeal Affirms Moral Damages Award Due to Untruthful Employee Termination
Insight
September 30, 2020
Ontario, Canada: What are an Employer’s Rights When an Employee Asks to Delay Their Vacation Due to COVID-19?
Insight
September 24, 2020
New 'false light' privacy tort and how it might impact employers
Canadian Employment Law Today
September 22, 2020
Ontario: Requirements for Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings
Littler Report
September 22, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Court Considers Employee’s Entitlement to Commissions “Booked and Billed” after Termination but During Reasonable Notice Period
Insight
September 21, 2020
Employment agreements: The whole is greater than the parts
Canadian Employment Law Today
September 10, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Human Rights Tribunal Provides Guidelines on Conducting Sexual Assault Investigations
Insight
August 26, 2020
Canada: Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Extension, Changes to Employment Insurance Program, and New Income Support Benefits
ASAP
August 21, 2020
Canada: How Should Employers Respond to Employees Who Have Childcare Obligations During COVID-19?
Insight
August 20, 2020
Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Confirms Past Experience with Vendor in Asset Purchase Transaction a Factor in Calculating Reasonable Notice
Insight
August 20, 2020
British Columbia, Canada: Human Rights Tribunal Dismisses Claim that University Faculty Member’s Comment Constituted Sexual Harassment, Stating Entire Context Must be Considered
Insight
August 14, 2020
Ontario, Canada Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings—Are You In Compliance?
Littler Report
August 12, 2020
Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Constitutionality of Challenged Provisions of Federal Genetic Non-discrimination Act
Insight
July 24, 2020
Canadian Federal Government Announces Proposed Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
ASAP
July 22, 2020
Canada’s Safe Restart Program Will Provide Workers 10 Job-protected Paid Sick Days Related to COVID-19
ASAP
July 20, 2020
Canada: New Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations for Federally-Regulated Work Places Come into Force January 1, 2021
ASAP
June 29, 2020
Ontario, Canada: In Significant Decision, Court of Appeal Analyzes Employment Agreement as a Whole When Evaluating Enforceability of Termination Provisions
Insight
June 24, 2020
Bill C-17 Proposes Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
ASAP
June 11, 2020
COVID-19 and Work Refusals as Canada Reopens: Legal and Practical Considerations
Insight
June 10, 2020
Government of Ontario, Canada Issues New Regulation Favourable to Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ASAP
June 2, 2020
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Duration Extended, New Groups Eligible, and Legislative Amendments Proposed
ASAP
May 19, 2020
Canada: Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plan Cannot be Used to Top up the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
ASAP
May 12, 2020
Canada: Eligible High-Revenue Employers in Need of Significant Funds to Weather the COVID-19 Storm Can Soon Apply for Emergency Financing
ASAP
May 11, 2020
Worker’s absences for continuing education cause for dismissal
Canadian Employment Law Today
May 5, 2020
Canada: COVID-19 and Provincial Announcements of Plans to Gradually Ease Restrictions and Reopen
Insight
April 30, 2020
Canada: Do Employers Have an Obligation to Protect Employees from Exposure to Safety Hazards While they Work from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Insight
April 28, 2020
Canada: COVID-19 and Recalling Employees Back to Work from a Temporary Layoff
Insight
April 27, 2020
Canadian Federal Government Releases Online Calculator for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
ASAP
April 22, 2020
Canada: Temporary Changes Made to Canada Summer Jobs program in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
ASAP
April 15, 2020
Canada: Cross Country Survey of Changes to Workers’ Compensation System in Response to COVID-19
Insight
April 14, 2020
Canada: Government Responds to Feedback on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with Proposed Changes
ASAP
April 9, 2020
Canada: Cross-Country Review of New Leaves of Absence Created in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Insight
April 8, 2020
Ontario, Canada: At Critical Moment in Fight to Stop Spread of COVID-19, Government Narrows List of Essential Businesses
ASAP
April 4, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Government Enacts Job-Protected Leave in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
ASAP
March 22, 2020
During COVID-19 Crisis, Canadian Federal Government Makes Changes to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits and Work-Sharing Program
ASAP
March 19, 2020
Ontario, Canada Government Intends to Provide Job-protected Leave to Employees During COVID-19 Crisis
ASAP
March 17, 2020
A patchwork of family status accommodation requirements
Canadian Employment Law Today
March 11, 2020
Expert Panel Releases Recommendations for Additional Amendments to Canada Labour Code
Insight
March 11, 2020
Expert Panel Releases Recommendations for Amendments to Labour Code
The Lawyer's Daily
March 6, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissed Employee’s Right to Damages for Value of Incentives That Would Have Vested During Reasonable Notice Period
Insight
February 26, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Calculation of Reasonable Notice Period When a Contractor Becomes an Employee
Insight
February 25, 2020
Canada: Federal Court of Appeal Affirms Federally Regulated Employees Can Make Unjust Dismissal Complaints after Signing Releases
Insight
February 25, 2020
Ontario, Canada: New “False Light” Privacy Tort and How It Might Impact Employers
Insight
February 13, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Entitlement to Benefits for Stress under the WSIA May Bar Constructive Dismissal Claims for Bullying and Harassment
Insight
January 29, 2020
Ontario, Canada: Employee’s Excessive Absences to Pursue Education Need Not be Tolerated by Employer
ASAP
January 27, 2020
Canada: Supreme Court Limits Safety Inspection Duty of Federally Regulated Employers to Workplaces under Their Control
Insight
January 21, 2020
Deal or no Deal? Ontario, Canada Court Determines Employer and Employees Agreed to Settlement Absent Written Contract
ASAP
December 19, 2019
Supreme Court of Canada to Decide Extent of Employers’ Duty of Trust, Honesty and Good Faith in Performance of Incentive Plans and Employment Contracts
Insight
December 16, 2019
ONTARIO, CANADA: Not Discrimination to Provide Part-time Benefits to Employee Permanently Accommodated with Part-time Work Due to a Disability
Insight
December 4, 2019
Occasional flexibility does not alter terms, conditions of employment contracts
The Lawyer's Daily
December 2, 2019
Part-time benefits for employee working part time due to disability
The Lawyer's Daily
December 2, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Occasional Flexibility Does Not Alter Terms and Conditions of Employment Contracts
ASAP
December 2, 2019
CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?
ASAP
December 2, 2019
Canada: How Can Employers Prepare for Edible Cannabis’ Impending Arrival to Physical and On-Line Cannabis Stores?
ASAP
November 25, 2019
Canada: Alberta Court of Appeal Reminds Adjudicators to Take a Modern Approach to Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace
Insight
November 11, 2019
Canadian Employers Must Navigate a Patchwork of Family Status Accommodation Requirements
Insight
October 18, 2019
What are Employee Entitlements and Employer Obligations During the Upcoming Canadian Federal Election?
ASAP
October 11, 2019
Think Before You Tweet: Arbitrator Finds Nova Scotia Employee’s Breach of Confidentiality Agreement Absolves Employer of Payment Obligation
Insight
September 23, 2019
When employment contract frustrated, employer’s duty to accommodate ends
The Lawyer’s Daily
September 8, 2019
Canada: Federally Regulated Employees Can Make Unjust Dismissal Complaints Even After Signing Releases and Settlement Agreements
Insight
September 6, 2019
Ontario, Canada: What Is an Employee’s Entitlement to Incentive Plan Compensation during the Notice Period?
Insight
August 30, 2019
Ontario, Canada: When an Employment Contract Is Frustrated Due to the Employee’s Permanent Disability, the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Ends
Insight
August 28, 2019
Employee rights to shares on termination governed by shareholders’ agreement
The Lawyer's Daily
August 6, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Appellate Court Decides Employee Rights to Shares on Termination Governed by Shareholders’ Agreement
Insight
August 6, 2019
Highest Court in Canada Says Substance, not Form, will Determine Independent Contractor or Employee Status
Insight
July 31, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Absent Exceptional Circumstances, 24 Months is “High End” of Reasonable Notice Award for Certain Managers & Adverse Unilateral Changes to Bonus Plans Must Be Communicated
Insight
June 28, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Professional Service Employer’s Use of Different Corporate Structures in Employment Agreements Does Not Negate Uninterrupted Service in the Calculation of Reasonable Notice
Insight
June 25, 2019
Ontario, Canada Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings—Are You In Compliance?
Littler Report
June 24, 2019
Employer’s duty when employee watches porn, pursues pleasure in workplace
The Lawyer's Daily
June 10, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Arbitrator Reinstates Nurse Who Misappropriated Narcotics from Patients for Her Own Use and Falsified Records to Cover It Up
Insight
June 5, 2019
Ontario, Canada: A Tale of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace and Judicial Sanctions for an Employer that Handled it Poorly
ASAP
May 24, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Reducing the Risk That an Employer’s Release of Claims is Found Unenforceable
Insight
May 6, 2019
Ontario, Canada: Sexually Harassed Employee Wins the Battle but Loses the War When she is Awarded Damages But is Ordered to Pay More to Her Employer for Costs
Insight
May 2, 2019
Court of Appeal Affirms that Employees in British Columbia, Canada Must Continue to Meet a High Standard to Establish "Family Status" Discrimination
ASAP
April 22, 2019
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Court Affirms that Inability to Measure Impairment Caused by Medical Cannabis Can Constitute an Undue Hardship
Insight
April 10, 2019
Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 has Received Royal Assent, Amending Ontario, Canada’s Labour and Employment Laws Once Again
ASAP
April 5, 2019
Ontario, Canada Companies Beware: Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Worker Misclassification Are on the Rise
Insight
March 4, 2019
Ontario, Canada Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings—Are You In Compliance?
Littler Report
March 4, 2019
Decisions Involving Termination of Long-Term Employees in Canada Should Concern Employers
Insight
January 25, 2019
Changes to Ontario, Canada's Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act Keep on Coming
ASAP
December 12, 2018
Ontario, Canada: Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, Receives Royal Assent
ASAP
November 27, 2018
Ontario, Canada: Proposed Legislation Would Repeal Certain Amendments Made by Bill 148
ASAP
October 26, 2018
Canada: The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Doesn't Translate into a Free-for-All in the Workplace
Insight
October 19, 2018
Maintaining Expectations: The legalization of recreational marijuana doesn’t translate into a free-for-all in the workplace
HR Professional
October 1, 2018
Speaking Engagements
The Coronavirus: What Should Employers Be Doing Now
Toronto, ON
February 6, 2020
2019 Canada Conference
Toronto, ON
November 21, 2019
The Ever Evolving Landscape of Employment Law in Canada
Toronto, ON
September 21, 2018
Education
- LL.B., McGill University Faculty of Lawwith Honours
- B.C.L., McGill University Faculty of Lawwith Honours
- B.A., McGill Universitywith Great Distinction, University Scholar