Significant Changes to the Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules – Kelly McDermott and Jeremy Schwartz

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

Amanda Boyce discusses accommodation obligations for non-Christian observers.

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss a landmark WSIAT decision which held sections of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…

Hypothetical Standards: Human Rights Tribunal finds Police Liable for Racism – Jeremy Schwartz

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

Contracts of all kinds often fall apart over relatively minor details, despite the parties’ agreement on the majority of issues. …

In 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v Figliola (“Figliola”). The Figliola decision addressed the…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Register Now! As always, our goal is to provide a concise, high-level summary of the most significant legal developments affecting…

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

Employers must accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The accommodation of…

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

As readers of our Blog and recent update are aware, the blockbuster Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola,…

It is a good practice for employers to have employees sign a full and final release when their employment is…