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

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: How the Integrated Accessibility Standards Will Affect You – Jessica Young

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…

Date: Mar 28. 2022 The Ontario Government has proposed significant legislative changes that may impact how accident investigations and enforcement…

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

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

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

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court is a reminder to employers that dismissal for just cause must be…

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

As technology becomes more ubiquitous in the workplace, the importance of having proper policies and discipline to govern the use…

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

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

Jeremy Schwartz discusses how to avoid and address workplace sexual harassment.