A recent WSIAT decision considered the question of the impact of payments received by a worker receiving loss of earnings benefits upon…

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

In April, we blogged that the Supreme Court of Canada had granted leave to appeal a decision regarding the random alcohol testing…

As work patterns change in the modern era, the line between independent contractor and employee can often become blurry.  A…

A recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employees cannot give, contractually agreed, notice of…

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to…

Jeff Murray discusses a recent landmark contract decision from the Supreme Court of Canada

Corporate restructuring is often accompanied by lawsuits by jilted employees claiming constructive dismissal.  In a recent case, the Ontario Court…

Employer Hit Hard for Discontinuing Disability Benefits Shortly After Termination – Landon Young

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

Register Now! As always, our goal is to provide a concise, high-level summary of the most significant legal developments affecting…

A recent decision of the Divisional Court raises the issue of when an individual can be found personally liable in…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….

By: Ryan Conlin & Frank Portman In most jurisdictions in Canada, human rights legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of…