Allison Taylor discusses progressive discipline and termination for employee misconduct.

Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.

Constructors, including many owners who directly hire and oversee contractors on their properties, must have strong and meaningful safety programs in…

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,…

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

As part of the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), workers can initiate a work refusal where…

Jeremy Schwartz compares the results of two termination grievances arising out of racist and misogynistic tweets.

Employers are now required to post the new workplace poster “Health & Safety at Work – Prevention Starts Here”  in…

Significant Changes to the Human Rights Tribunal’s Rules – Kelly McDermott and Jeremy Schwartz

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

In a decision that will come as little surprise to many labour practitioners, on both sides on the union-management spectrum,…

The “day of application” test has been utilized by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“Board”) in construction industry certification applications…

An Ontario Court has released a significant appeal decision which is the latest a line of cases to challenge the traditional view that it is…

In a recent application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Tribunal found that an employer facing an economic…