A recent decision, R v The Corporation of the City of Guelph et al.[1] provides a narrow interpretation of limitation periods in…

In 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v Figliola (“Figliola”). The Figliola decision addressed the…

Navigating the intricate legal environment of a merger, acquisition, takeover or other corporate restructuring can be difficult enough without the…

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

In a decision that will come as little surprise to many labour practitioners, on both sides on the union-management spectrum,…

Ontario’s Divisional Court has overturned a decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “OLRB”), in which the OLRB took…

By Jeff Murray and Jeremy Schwartz Operating as a unionized, construction contractor in Ontario means navigating a maze of overlapping,…

The law in Canada regarding random drug and alcohol testing has been inconsistent for some time, with the Alberta and…

For years the term “Right to Work” state has been synonymous with jurisdictions in the American South, where unions have…

In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

This is segment 1 of 5 from our Q3 webinar held on Thursday, October 10, “Upcoming AODA Obligations – What You Need…

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

In this electronic age, many employers will make offers of employment via email. When the offer is being made to…

The Ontario MOL has announced a safety inspection blitz in October regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). Now more than ever,…