In Ontario v J.R. Contracting Property Services, a manager was convicted of failing to provide adequate fall protection to a worker…

The Ontario Superior Court recently struck down a termination clause in an employment agreement because of a seemingly minor ambiguity….

The Ontario Superior Court recently recognized a new tort that would allow employees to sue their employers for harassment in…

A new month, a new blitz!  In keeping with its practice of conducting new health and safety “blitzes” every month,…

Don’t Miss our May 5th Seminar at the Sheraton Toronto Airport:

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

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently denied entitlement to bonus payout to an employee who quit his job. The Court…

We recently issued an update on the new paid COVID sick leave provisions introduced by the Ontario Government.  The legislative amendments provide…

Read the Daily Commercial News’s report on Ryan Conlin’s presentation at this year’s Partners in Prevention occupational health and safety…

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.  Not since H1N1 and SARS before that, have employers faced…

By: Jeremy Schwartz and Frank Portman A recent French language decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice indicates that…

Employers be warned – engaging in high-handed, bullying behaviour when dismissing an employee may be a costly strategy. The Supreme…

By: Landon Young and Jessica Young   Non-unionized employees are entitled to “reasonable notice” of termination under the common law, or…

Mayor Rob Ford is planning to privatize many police janitorial jobs in his ongoing campaign to contract out city services. …

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