Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

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

Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…

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

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use will have a profound impact on workplaces across the country.  This Webinar examines…

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

Since the Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the…

By: Ryan Conlin & Frank Portman In most jurisdictions in Canada, human rights legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of…

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

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

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

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

Ryan Conlin discusses recent changes to the WSIB return to work

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

Effective Management of Long-Term Disabled Employees: How to Navigate the Legal Minefield.  Please join us at the Delta Toronto Airport…