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

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

Continuing to Work Following Changes to Employment Not Considered Acceptance of Changes – Joe Morrison

Ryan Conlin discusses recent changes to the WSIB return to work

The federal government has re-introduced legislation to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  Bill C-12, Safeguarding Canadians’ Personal…

By: Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman Human Rights Tribunals across the country have been issuing damage awards which have raised…

At times, employers despair at the perceived narrowing of the requirements of just cause for termination. With many adjudicators focused on…

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

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

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

In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…

Ryan Conlin of Stringer LLP discusses recent jurisprudence concerning random drug and alcohol testing in Canada (post-Irving).

Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

By: Jeremy Schwartz Some organizations subscribe to the close your eyes and think good thoughts school of drafting, when it comes to…

We’ve had a year to digest significant changes to labour and employment legislation, and the courts and tribunals continue to…