Technological advancements frequently outpace the law’s ability to respond to the challenges they create. With the click of a button,…

In 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v Figliola (“Figliola”). The Figliola decision addressed the…

The Boyce decision establishes that at least in some instances injured workers are free to attempt to concurrently pursue Human…

Don’t Forget to Consider “Consideration” – Jeremy Schwartz

Regular readers of our blogs and updates may recall that the Ontario Government introduced Bill 160 on March 3, 2011, which proposed a number…

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

In the second quarter of 2014, the Ministry of Labour conducted an enforcement “blitz,” targeting companies in several sectors with intern…

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…

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

The Divisional Court recently upheld a trial decision finding that an employer did not defame a former employee when it…

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision that struck a termination clause down as unenforceable. The Facts…

Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave, went through its second…

As many readers are likely aware, the burden of proof is on an employer to establish “due diligence” in an…

Effective Management of Long-Term Disabled Employees: How to Navigate the Legal Minefield.  Please join us at the Delta Toronto Airport…

The planned legalization of marijuana will likely have a dramatic impact on the workplace. This is particularly so given the…