One of the goals of legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) and the Human Rights Code (the “Code”) is to promote accessibility and accommodation in various forums, including the workplace. However, when it b… Click here to read the rest of the article
It may seem fairly obvious when a worker breaks her leg “in the course of employment”. However, injuries and illnesses related to bullying and harassment have drawn significant attention in recent years, and decisions from various workers’ compe… Click here to read the rest of the article
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The Ontario Ministry of Labour is currently reviewing recommendations under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, which includes a higher… Click here to read the rest of the article
For the first time in over 20 years, the Province of Ontario has commissioned an independent report to review both the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. The CBC reported on May 12, 2017, in an online article written by Mike… Click here to read the rest of the article
In Canada, Monday, May 22, 2017 is recognized as a public (statutory) holiday known as Victoria Day, except in the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island). In Quebec, the public holiday is r… Click here to read the rest of the article
In a recent case out of Goderich, Ontario a $20,000 fine, the highest of its kind in Canada, was handed out for a health privacy violation.
Between September 9, 2014 and March 5, 2015, a Masters of Social Work student accessed the personal health… Click here to read the rest of the article
Brooks v. Total Credit Recovery Limited, a decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario examined words, their etymology, and their impact in the workplace.
On September 7, 2010, the applicant filed an Application with the Human… Click here to read the rest of the article
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Since Express Entry began on January 1, 2015, it has been necessary for prospective permanent residents to first receive an Invitation to Apply (“ITA”) before submitting an application for permanent residence under one of the following cat… Click here to read the rest of the article
A recent case from Nova Scotia illustrates that as laws and social attitudes concerning marijuana change, employers may be burdened with previously unexpected costs.
As Canada moves toward decriminalization by July 2018, the stigma associated with… Click here to read the rest of the article
In this week’s blog, we’re taking a look at the first and most critical step in kickstarting your analytics journey to bring value to your business—identifying and prioritizing your business objectives.
We also look at the importance of starting smal… Click here to read the rest of the article
A 2016 decision of the BC Court of Appeal is a good reminder to BC employers of the purpose of an employee’s obligation to provide reasonable notice of resignation and, if breached, what an employer can expect to recover. It also underscores the val… Click here to read the rest of the article
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The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc., 2017 ONCA 402 (CanLII), recently clarified the law of mitigation.
The duty to mitigate is an employment law principle that requires employees who are terminated without reasonable n… Click here to read the rest of the article
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On May 23, 2017, the Government of Ontario released the Changing Workplaces Review final report.
“As a result of this recent decision from Ontario’s Court of Appeal, counsel need to be mindful of the fact that not all mitigation income is equal, and some may not be counted as mitigation income at all.”
When I have a consultation with an … Click here to read the rest of the article
On May 24, 2017, the Government of Alberta tendered and passed first reading of Bill 17: Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act (the “Bill”). The Bill proposes a number of significant amendments to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Labour Rela… Click here to read the rest of the article
We reported on the Government of Ontario’s release of the Changing Workplaces Review Final Report, which comprehensively reviewed Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) and Labour Relations Act, 1995 (the “LRA”). Today, the Government o… Click here to read the rest of the article
On Wednesday May 24, 2017, Alberta introduced Bill 17, Fair and Family Friendly Workplace Act, which is its first major overhaul of employment standards in that province since 1996. The proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Code include… Click here to read the rest of the article
Two recent initiatives include the Yukon legislature introducing Bill 5, Act to Amend the Human Rights Act and the Vital Statistics Act (2017), and also the federal C-16, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code. Both have… Click here to read the rest of the article
