In the past year, the Ontario government has introduced some additions and changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) with the hope of […]
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A termination clause in an employment contract details what happens when the parties, most often the employer, wants to end the working relationship. From an
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Update March 26 2020 related to COVID-19 Construction employees and employers face a particularly challenging situation in the face of the pandemic. Unfortunately, recent government
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Important things to keep in mind when investigating a harassment complaint The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) states that employees have the right to be
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Speaking at a Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce event earlier this month, Ontario’s Labour Minister Kevin Flynn stated that a final report outlining recommendations as
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Yes, you can resign while on sick leave in Ontario. However, doing so can significantly affect your legal rights, including your entitlement to severance pay.
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a policy in relation to the limits placed on employers when requesting medical documentation to substantiate an employee’s
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An employee may be entitled to a larger award for wrongful dismissal damages if the employee was induced and then subsequently dismissed. Inducement occurs when
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Unjust Dismissal Complaints and Discontinuance of a Function Under the Canada Labour Code, R.S.C. 1985 c. L-2, a federally regulated employee may challenge their dismissal
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Long-term disability (LTD) insurance provides income replacement if an illness or injury prevents you from working for an extended period of time. Many employees in
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Life is complicated. Individuals face many challenges in their daily lives and must effectively maintain a work-life balance. There are many approaches employers take to
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Plaintiff is not entitled to damages for early termination of fixed-term contract because of her refusal to do a background check. Covenoho v. Pendylum Inc.,
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Recently, a federal court judge discarded a workplace harassment investigation due to an improper, impartial investigation into alleged workplace harassment. This blog post will discuss
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If you’re off work due to illness or injury, you may be dealing with two different systems: CPP disability (CPPD) — a federal benefit administered
Canada has long been a global beacon for the recognition and advancement of human rights. Consistent with this reputation, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the
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Employers have a myriad of human resources policies to comply with their wide-ranging obligations in employment law as well as industry and internal practices and
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Section 7 of the Arbitration Act, 1991 states: If a party to an arbitration agreement commences a proceeding in respect of a matter to be
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There are two types of disability benefits you could be entitled to if you suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome or Fibromyalgia: 1. CPP Disability Benefits
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The Ontario courts are following the lead of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and are increasingly likely to award damages for human rights violations (sometimes
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In today’s economic climate, the statement “I left a secure, well-paid job based on their assurances” is becoming more and more of a common experience
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In the case of Huber v. Way, 2014 ONSC 4426 (CanLII), the Plaintiff was awarded $134,994.40 in damages and $150,000.00 in costs due in part
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Unauthorized Layoffs and Notice Periods The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) does not authorize a layoff in the absence of a contractual provision. In other
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Corporate acquisitions are becoming more commonplace within the marketplace as small businesses and startup companies develop. Whether it is due to growing success in the
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When an employee intends to quit, he or she usually begins the resignation process by submitting a letter of resignation to his or her manager.
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