In a recent application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Tribunal found that an employer facing an economic…

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

Canadian employers have been confronted with a veritable ocean of new government programs, which are designed to help weather the…

Ryan Conlin of Stringer LLP discusses recent jurisprudence concerning random drug and alcohol testing in Canada (post-Irving).

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

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

The law is clear that an employer is required to accommodate employees with a “disability” up to the point of…

Among the amendments to Ontario’s human rights system in the past few years was the creation of a summary hearings…

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

Amanda Boyce discusses accommodation obligations for non-Christian observers.

Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…

Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12.  She will discuss related issues including leaves…

On September 4, 2020, Ryan and Jeremy discussed the legal tightrope in terms of employee attendance management, that employers must…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.

In 2020, employers were faced with unprecedented legal challenges brought on by the pandemic. Meanwhile, the courts and tribunals issued…