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

When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.”  A…

In Sterling v Wendy’s Restaurant, the applicants (a former Wendy’s employee and his wife), named 14 personal respondents, who were members…

You are an employer that has just received a harassment complaint from an employee. The complaint is against a valued…

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

Allison Taylor explains the unfavourable result of a recent judicial review decision in Alberta concerning family status discrimination.

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

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

In Thompson v. 1552754 Ontario Inc., the applicant was employed as a counter person at the respondent’s coffee shop. The applicant…

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

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman We have written before on the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal in Johnstone…

Workplace investigations have been an increasingly important topic for HR Professionals in the past few years.  Employers have a duty…

In another twist in the rapidly developing area of family status discrimination law, the Federal Court of Appeal recently released…

The law governing family status discrimination under human rights legislation is unsettled and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  A new…