2016 Q2 HR-Law Webinar Part 4: Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

Ryan Conlin discusses the potentially watershed decision in R. v. Roofing Medics, in which the court commented that more personal…

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

As part of the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), workers can initiate a work refusal where…

Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…

Employers charged with violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act) can escape conviction by proving they exercised due diligence, often referred…

A recent case from the Ontario Court of Justice suggests that workplace policies can be a significant component in determining…

When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.”  A…

Jessica Young explains the inherent risks associated with “encouraging” employees to retire.

The tragic deaths of four workers at a Toronto construction site on December 24, 2009 quickly became one of the…

Frank Portman discusses occupational health and safety regulations, as applicable to employer social events.

By: Ryan J. Conlin Recent amendments to the Ontario Provincial Offences Act (“POA”) now permit court filings, trials and other court proceedings to…

An office holiday party is a great time to unwind as a team and encourage a sense of community.  Unfortunately,…

Workplace investigations have been an increasingly important topic for HR Professionals in the past few years.  Employers have a duty…

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