Compliance with the new Employment Standard under AODA – Jessica Young

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

Many employers find it necessary to assess new employees’ performance on the job before making a final determination about whether…

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

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

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

Jurisdiction over employment in First Nations and aboriginal employers can be a complicated issue.  Until recently, different courts seemed to…

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

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

Just cause is a difficult standard for employers to meet. In most cases, employees who are terminated from employment will…

When no work is available in a particular field, dismissed employees may undertake reasonable mitigation efforts by pursuing re-training to…

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss a landmark WSIAT decision which held sections of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against…