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

In OPSEU v. Ontario et. al., Ontario’s Divisional Court recently upheld an arbitrator’s ruling to dismiss 22 (grouped) grievances over fault-based…

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,…

Most of us are well aware that at about 4 a.m. this morning, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruled…

In another twist in the rapidly developing area of family status discrimination law, the Federal Court of Appeal recently released…

By Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a decision that will likely make it…

Among the amendments to Ontario’s human rights system in the past few years was the creation of a summary hearings…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has heard many cases brought by injured workers against the Workplace Safety and Insurance…

As we have noted in previous updates, the size of general damages awarded by human rights tribunals has trended sharply…

Frank Portman discusses occupational health and safety regulations, as applicable to employer social events.

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Justice suggests that workplace policies can be a significant component in determining…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision serves to remind employers that the presumption of provincial jurisdiction over labour relations…

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision serves to remind employers that the presumption of provincial jurisdiction over labour relations…

Employers are often told by their lawyers that satisfying a Court that there is “just cause” to terminate an employee…

Significant Changes to the Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules – Kelly McDermott and Jeremy Schwartz