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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.