When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

By: Ryan Conlin & Frank Portman A recent case from Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal is a stark reminder of how…

In a recent case, Peel Law Association v. Pieters, the Divisional Court overturned a decision of the Human Rights Tribunal finding…

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

Ryan Conlin discusses significant planned changes to Ontario’s workers’ compensation experience rating system.

It is a good practice for employers to have employees sign a full and final release when their employment is…

Kelly McDermott and Jeremy Schwartz Effective July 1, 2010, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has made significant changes to…

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

Jeremy Schwartz discusses the disturbing trend of employees forum shopping in human rights matters, and a recent HRTO decision which…

Employers have a duty to accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship, including facilitating the return to…

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

WSIB Experience Rating Retrofit – Ryan Conlin

In a recent application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Tribunal found that an employer facing an economic…

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

Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…