The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled…

Employers are now required to post the new workplace poster “Health & Safety at Work – Prevention Starts Here”  in…

In a relatively minor decision that may have significant implications, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) has ordered Ministry of…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman We have written before on the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal in Johnstone…

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

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

The Crown has decided to seek permission (referred to as “leave”) to appeal the $200,000 fine imposed against Metron Construction…

Employers are still wrestling with the consequences of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the random drug and alcohol testing…

The Ontario Court of Appeal has made it clear in a recent decision that it is illegal to hold a cellular phone…

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

The Supreme Court of Canada (”SCC”) recently weighed in on an interesting point of law: to what extent can the courts…

Constructors, including many owners who directly hire and oversee contractors on their properties, must have strong and meaningful safety programs in…

Consider, if you will, a multi-tower, multi-storie condominium complex under construction in downtown Toronto (a stretch to be sure).  An employer has 50…

Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…