In a recent decision, Association of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General), the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the constitutionality of…

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

Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman discuss the disturbing trend of increasingly large general damages awards in human rights litigation.

By: Ryan J. Conlin The Ontario Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that employers convicted of criminal negligence can expect…

By: Ryan Conlin and Jeremy Schwartz An Ontario Court may have altered the legal landscape with respect to sentencing corporations…

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced this morning that the Ontario government would introduce new legislation aimed at increasing pay transparency as…

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

Most employers are likely familiar with the WSIB return to work process which often involves a WSIB employee attending at…

Employers are often unsure whether they have the right to ask for doctor’s notes (i.e. medical evidence) to justify employee…

By: Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman Human Rights Tribunals across the country have been issuing damage awards which have raised…

Effective Management of Long-Term Disabled Employees: How to Navigate the Legal Minefield.  Please join us at the Delta Toronto Airport…

Jeff Murray discussed recent labour arbitration decisions pertaining to employee vices.

By: Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman The tragic Christmas Eve 2009 swing stage collapse which led to the deaths of four…

The law is clear that an employer is required to accommodate employees with a “disability” up to the point of…

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