In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s ruling that a citizen’s harassing behaviour toward…

The government of Quebec has recently introduced new incentives for businesses to promote work-life balance, through its “work-family balance certification”…

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use will have a profound impact on workplaces across the country.  This Webinar examines…

As we have noted in previous updates, the size of general damages awarded by human rights tribunals has trended sharply…

Employers have made their plans; they’ve hunkered down; and they’ve sheltered in place. As we traverse the long and winding…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young “Change or die” has become a truism in business today.  Employers must be able…

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

In Thompson v. 1552754 Ontario Inc., the applicant was employed as a counter person at the respondent’s coffee shop. The applicant…

Landon Young discusses a recent wrongful dismissal class action lawsuit and the potential impact on employment litigation

Allison Taylor will present this insightful webinar for the Ontario Bar Association on March 12.  She will discuss related issues including leaves…

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

Many employers prepare written employment agreements that limit employee entitlements on termination of employment. In the absence of an enforceable…

Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…

The Ontario Superior Court recently awarded four months of pay in lieu of reasonable notice to an employee with less…

In a unique set of circumstances, the Ontario Superior Court recently found that changes to an employment contract which benefited…