As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice recently struck down a release signed at a termination meeting.  Read more about this interesting…

The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…

In a recent Court of Appeal Decision, Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Services, the Court awarded common law damages to an employee…

Amanda discusses the law on bonus eligibility during the reasonable notice period

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

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

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…

Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants.  Thank you to those who joined us…

How do you know when an employee has quit her job? It may seem like a simple question, but the…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…