The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) was recently amended to add “gender identity or gender expression” as a ground of discrimination….

The Boyce decision establishes that at least in some instances injured workers are free to attempt to concurrently pursue Human…

By: Ryan Conlin The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance system is about to undergo one of the most important changes…

Contracts of all kinds often fall apart over relatively minor details, despite the parties’ agreement on the majority of issues. …

Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

It may seem fairly obvious when a worker breaks her leg “in the course of employment”. However, injuries and illnesses…

#MeToo has quickly caught wind as a widespread movement that sheds light on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment,…

Ontario’s Divisional Court recently confirmed that employers have a right to ask employees to undergo an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”)…

The claim was filed 28 years ago by female employees of Canada Post with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the…

Since the Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the…

Supreme Court Allows Employees to “Double-Up” on Pregnancy and Parental Benefits A regular point of contention between unions and employers…

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

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

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