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

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of maintaining composure – and not venting frustrations upon employees….

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

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

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

Jessica Young discusses a recent record setting human rights damages award.

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

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

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

In a recent case, Peel Law Association v. Pieters, the Divisional Court overturned a decision of the Human Rights Tribunal finding…

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

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

By Landon Young Do employers have a general duty to act honestly and in good faith when dealing with their…

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

Terminating employees in Canada can be expensive. Non-unionized employees are owed “reasonable notice” under the common law, or pay in…