“A Lawyer’s Perspective on Pot in the Workplace” – Ryan Conlin speaks to CBC Radio on Here and Now Toronto 

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

As we have noted in previous updates, the size of general damages awarded by human rights tribunals has trended sharply…

A recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decision confirms that family status protection may require employers to accommodate employees’ sporadic…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Date: November 27, 2023 As employers weather the storm of post-pandemic economic sluggishness, rising interest rates and an emboldened workforce,…

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

In April, we blogged that the Supreme Court of Canada had granted leave to appeal a decision regarding the random alcohol testing…

By: Ryan Conlin & Frank Portman A recent case from Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal is a stark reminder of how…

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

The law on addiction has evolved over the years in arbitral jurisprudence.  Earlier decisions treated illness as a mitigating factor…

WSIB Return to Work Decisions: Are they Binding on the Human Rights Tribunal? – Ryan Conlin

An injured worker has succeeded in a human rights application against the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (“WSIB”). The case related to a…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…