EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

New Federal Anti-Harassment Rules Coming Into Force

Bill C-65 & Victim Support The federal government confirmed that its new anti-harassment and anti-violence legislation, Bill C-65, will be taking effect on January 1st,…

Employers Beware! Ontario’s Highest Court Rejects Common Termination Clause

Termination Cause & For Cause Despite the unprecedented situation facing employers in June 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal sent a strong message to employers…

Understanding The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Emergency Wage Subsidy & CEWS The Federal Government has introduced and clarified the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) that provides assistance to businesses so they…

Automatic Time Off for Voting

Employee Voting & Time Off As you probably know, there is a federal election in Canada on Monday, October 21. Almost all employees who work in Ontario (regulated…

Is Your Workplace Ready for the Upcoming Changes to Cannabis Law?

Workplace Laws & Cannabis A common misconception amongst employers as it relates to the upcoming legalization of cannabis is that employees will be permitted to…

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: Updates To The Occupational Health And Safety Act

OCHA & Sexual Harassment Policy The workplace harassment sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act[1] have changed with the addition of sexual harassment. These…

Terminating Benefits at 65 Now Illegal

Group Benefits at 65 & The Charter In a significant decision that will impact employers across Ontario who have a group benefits plan for their…

Legislative Update to Workplace Laws in Ontario

Bill 203 & Workplace Pay Laws Although the provincial election is less than 3 months away, the current government is continuing in its drive to…

Litigating in the Age of Social Media

Evidence & Social Media More than ever, social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn are being used as a medium for individuals and…