Allison Taylor explains the unfavourable result of a recent judicial review decision in Alberta concerning family status discrimination.

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Amanda Boyce In-house counsel is often the unsung hero of a legal saga, having guided their…

It has been a year since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”). In…

Workplace investigations have been an increasingly important topic for HR Professionals in the past few years.  Employers have a duty…

Workplace investigations have been an increasingly important topic for HR Professionals in the past few years.  Employers have a duty…

In a recent case, Peel Law Association v. Pieters, the Divisional Court overturned a decision of the Human Rights Tribunal finding…

A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”), Hussey v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough Incorporated (“BBBS”), is…

Obese Resident Awarded Preferred Parking Space – Jeremy D. Schwartz

Among the amendments to Ontario’s human rights system in the past few years was the creation of a summary hearings…

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

In this webinar, Ryan Conlin and Landon Young provided guidance for employers on how to respond to the legal challenges…

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

In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court dealt with the issue of awarding legal costs…

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

Employers have a duty to accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship, including facilitating the return to…