Date: Mar 04. 2022 The Omicron wave appears to be receding and there is cautious optimism that the worst of…

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

The AODA Employment Standard deadlines are not as far away as they may seem. The Employment Standard is one of…

“A Lawyer’s Perspective on Pot in the Workplace” – Ryan Conlin speaks to CBC Radio on Here and Now Toronto 

When an employer terminates an employee without just cause in Ontario, it must either provide reasonable notice of the termination,…

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) has issued a landmark decision which clears the path for Foodora couriers to…

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

Employers are still wrestling with the consequences of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the random drug and alcohol testing…

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

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

In another twist in the rapidly developing area of family status discrimination law, the Federal Court of Appeal recently released…

A recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decision confirms that family status protection may require employers to accommodate employees’ sporadic…

When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.”  A…

COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in the economies all over the world. Employers who have had to lay off or…