The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.  Not since H1N1 and SARS before that, have employers faced…

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

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Employee addiction is a challenging topic for HR professionals. Under Canadian human rights legislation, drug…

Releases Protect Employers from Human Rights Complaints – Landon Young and Jessica Young

 Controlling Costs in Defending Human Rights Complaints – Joe Morrison

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

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

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has heard many cases brought by injured workers against the Workplace Safety and Insurance…

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

Date: September 8, 2023 A New Brunswick court has rejected a supervisor’s attempt to blame his criminal non-compliance with OHS…

It has been a year since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”). In…

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

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has heard many cases brought by injured workers against the Workplace Safety and Insurance…

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