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

The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that an employee who continued to work for 15 months following a change in…

Rehiring Former Employees: Avoiding the Risk of “Continuous Employment” – Allison Taylor

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

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

Frank Portman discusses a recent case in which the Ontario Court of Appeal reversed a trial decision and substituted a…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

The federal government has re-introduced legislation to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  Bill C-12, Safeguarding Canadians’ Personal…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

Date: Dec 06, 2021 Vaccine mandates have been legally and politically controversial in Canada and around the world. We are…

The Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – Prevention, promotion and guidance to staged implementation (the “Standard”) was released by the…

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

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

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…