Our first quarterly, HR-Law Webinar was a great success, with over 150 registrants.  Thank you to those who joined us…

Employers in Ontario must be cautious before implementing “temporary” layoffs.  Unless the employee and employer have a clear and valid…

When is an owner also an “employee”?  The Supreme Court of Canada recently rendered a decision on the question of…

Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…

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

Frank discusses how to best ensure you may rely on disciplinary records to prove just cause

A business’ obligations to its workers will depend on whether the workers are employees or independent contractors. However, a recent…

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

When is a single, serious instance of misconduct just cause for termination, particularly for a long-service employee? In Fernandes v. Peel…

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

Employers are often faced with the galling choice between asserting just cause for termination, and paying potentially large sums of…

In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…

As we roll into December, many employers will be hosting an office holiday party for their employees. While these events…

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A recent WSIAT decision considered the question of the impact of payments received by a worker receiving loss of earnings benefits upon…