A common misconception among construction employers is that the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) only consists of the Customer Service Standard…
Jeremy D. Schwartz
The Canadian law on workplace violence and harassment continues to develop, particularly in relation to the duty to investigate. Employers…
Recently, the Protecting Child Performers Act, 2015 came into force. The Act outlines protections for child performers in both the live entertainment…
By: Jessica Young Most employers are now familiar with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”). Although the…
The Ontario government just passed a law to provide protection for servers and other employees who commonly receive tips. Under Bill 12, Protecting…
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act regime is predicated on the categorization of employers within its scheme. Some employers do not need…
Health and safety lawyers Ryan Conlin and Frank Portman will dissect the various proceedings which have flowed from the Metron…
The Ontario Government has passed legislation which imposes new restrictions on criminal record checks. All employers that rely on such…
Probationary periods are often essential tools for both employers and employees to determine the viability of a new employment relationship….
By: Jessica Young and Frank Portman 2015 was a busy year for those following developments in labour and employment law. Along…