Are you thinking it would be out of this world for you to bring your pets to work? Think again—Companies today are slowly hopping on board to this idea. Studies have attributed less stress, high job satisfaction and improved wellness thanks to furry … Click here to read the rest of the article
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled workers with active WSIB claims more favourably in the accommodation process than disabled workers without such cla… Click here to read the rest of the article
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According to a survey released by Accompass and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, employees can expect average salary increases… Click here to read the rest of the article
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is narrow in regard to its jurisdiction, dealing only with issues of alleged discrimination or harassment on the grounds set out in the “Code.” Following the filing of an application, the Tribunal of its own ini… Click here to read the rest of the article
Employment contracts are a useful tool for employers. But often, employers make mistakes when creating their contracts. Here are five of the main mistakes to watch out for.
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Earlier in October news outlets reported that a woman in Italy had successfully petitioned her employer to allow her to use two days of paid leave to care for her sick dog, rather than use vacation allotment. The employee argued that she had a legal… Click here to read the rest of the article
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On October 12, 2017, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released a new policy statement explaining the purpose and… Click here to read the rest of the article
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that in certain circumstances, it is reasonable for an employer to demand an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”) to determine whether an employee needs accommodation and if so, how. In August 2017, the Co… Click here to read the rest of the article
The recent #MeToo social media campaign, initiated by actress Alyssa MIlano, is a long overdue and welcome development, liberating women to express their experiences and to demand better treatment.
The sudden fall from grace of film producer Harvey… Click here to read the rest of the article
A well-drafted employment contract is the best employment law investment an employer can make. It can enhance or expand management’s rights, and it can save the employer thousands of dollars in termination costs.
An employment contract should be rev… Click here to read the rest of the article
Canada is on its way to including genetic discrimination provisions in its human rights legislation.
I recently wrote about Canada being on its way to including provisions in human rights legislation to prevent discrimination based on a person’s g… Click here to read the rest of the article
Bonus entitlement is always a juicy topic. In September the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released a decision that she09d some light on the issue of how entitlement to a bonus will be treated where an employer has no formal bonus policy, but a… Click here to read the rest of the article
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On October 20, 2017, the federal government proclaimed Bill C-44 amendments to the Canada Labour Code in force December 3, 2017.
This article examines whether the legalities of criminal, credit and medical checks, and what types of limits are associated with them.
From time to time, I get questions from employees and companies alike about the legalities of performing various… Click here to read the rest of the article
The request to make Remembrance Day a national public holiday across Canada without removing any existing public holiday continues.
On June 21, 2017, Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day), passed third reading in the House… Click here to read the rest of the article
The interview process can be a legal minefield for employers. One false step, one inappropriate question can give rise to a human rights complaint alleging that the employer has discriminated against the prospective employee. In a recent… Click here to read the rest of the article
Terminated employees may be entitled to their bonuses post termination if companies lack clear bonus policies. Fulmer V. Nordstrong explains why.
On September 25, 2017, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision Fulmer v. Nordstrong … Click here to read the rest of the article
This case serves as a reminder to Ontario employers to carefully draft the termination clause upon which they intend to rely when dismissing without cause.
A recent summary judgment motion before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Amberber v.… Click here to read the rest of the article
The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less than a year of tenure.
The employee in Nogueira v. Second Cup was a 47 year-old manager, terminated without cause after e… Click here to read the rest of the article
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On November 1, 2017, the Ontario government tabled a Bill which would, if enacted, create the Cannabis Act, 2017 to provide the provincial… Click here to read the rest of the article
