Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

By Jeff Murray and Jeremy Schwartz Operating as a unionized, construction contractor in Ontario means navigating a maze of overlapping,…

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

Since the early 1980s, plaintiffs have been precluded from bringing court actions solely predicated on suffering discrimination or harassment under…

Just over a year ago, the workplace violence and harassment provisions were added to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Although…

 Controlling Costs in Defending Human Rights Complaints – Joe Morrison

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has announced that its latest health and safety blitz will focus on hazards associated with…

Amanda Boyce discusses accommodation obligations for non-Christian observers.

Hypothetical Standards: Human Rights Tribunal finds Police Liable for Racism – Jeremy Schwartz

Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12.  She will discuss related issues including leaves…

Date: September 8, 2023 A New Brunswick court has rejected a supervisor’s attempt to blame his criminal non-compliance with OHS…

Ryan Conlin discusses the potentially watershed decision in R. v. Roofing Medics, in which the court commented that more personal…

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

Employers across Ontario are likely breathing sigh of relief.  The Court of Appeal just released its decision in Blue Mountain v….

The integration of workplace violence and harassment protections into occupational health and safety legislation has been a theme in Canada…