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,…

Allison Taylor discusses the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which outlined a new, balanced test for family status discrimination…

In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force.  A very short act, it primarily…

Jessica Young discusses the new protected leaves of absence under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss Bill 146 and the potential impact on employers.

Many employers include termination clauses in employment contracts to limit their liability when dismissing employees. When employers draft generous termination…

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

Employers that decide to implement a profit sharing plan for employees should make sure that the terms of the plan…

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

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

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

In a case that can only be described as a cautionary tale, an employer was ordered to pay 5 months…

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

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