Metron Construction has been fined $200,000 following a guilty plea to a charge of criminal charge negligence causing death in…

By Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a decision that will likely make it…

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently awarded $101,363.16, representing four years’ lost salary, and $15,000.00 for injury to dignity,…

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

When a company purchases another business, it is important to consider the legal implications respecting the status of employees. The…

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

Canadian employees are presumptively entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination.  Although this entitlement can be limited to some extent by…

An Ontario Court has signaled that it is prepared to adjudicate wrongful dismissal cases very quickly where the employer has not asserted…

As offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act garner an increasing amount of public attention, the penalties to which employers, supervisors…

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

Jessica Young discusses the new protected leaves of absence under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

Don’t Miss our 27th Annual Employers’ Conference: Labour & Employment Law Update 2013. Space is limited.  Register Early! Topics Include:…

By: Landon Young & Jeremy Schwartz A release of claims signed by an employee upon termination has been struck down…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: What Employers Need to Know Now – Jessica Young