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

In a decision that will surely draw attention across the country, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has awarded an employee 5 years…

By: Ryan Conlin & Jeremy Schwartz Hire a contractor and you may inadvertently face liability as a “constructor” under Ontario’s Occupational…

Jeremy Schwartz discusses the recent certification of a class action against an employer, for the alleged privacy breaches committed by…

As we mentioned in our SBH Update, a significant change under Bill 160 is the removal of the Injury & Disease…

The Expert Panel appointed to conduct a detailed review of the entire occupational health and safety system has released its…

A new Regulation[1] under the OHSA will explicitly require that workers and supervisors receive basic occupational health and safety training as…

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

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

There has been a great deal of discussion and litigation across the country about the extent to which OH&S legislation…

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

Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz discuss a landmark WSIAT decision which held sections of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…

Frank Portman discusses a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision which greatly increased the scope of general and other damages…

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) recently made an important decision which may represent a significant shift in how it…

Stir the Sleeping Giant: Remedial Certification Rears its Head in 2010! – Jeff Murray & Kelly McDermott