Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

The law on addiction has evolved over the years in arbitral jurisprudence.  Earlier decisions treated illness as a mitigating factor…

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

Since the early 1980s, plaintiffs have been precluded from bringing court actions solely predicated on suffering discrimination or harassment under…

Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman discuss the disturbing trend of increasingly large general damages awards in human rights litigation.

We have activated our business continuity plan and we are adjusting it regularly in response to governmental and health authority…

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

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

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

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

Please join us at First Reference’s 13th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference. Please click the banner below for more information…

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

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

  Today is the last day for early bird rates.  Register now for the 18th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference,…