Notwithstanding the best wishes of employers, there are times when employees have to be let go for purely financial reasons. …
Jeremy D. Schwartz
The Ontario Government announced an audit blitz this fall pertaining to compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”)….
By: Frank Portman Since 2008, Courts have wrestled with wrongful dismissal claims in which employees make claims of entitlements…
Over the past few years, we have seen a number of cases in Canada where human rights tribunals have awarded…
Most people have received (or sent) a “pocket-dial”, which is an unintentional cell phone call that is made by a…
By: Jessica Young The Canadian Government has announced further changes to the foreign worker system that come into effect on…
By: Landon Young and Jessica Young Does a terminated employee have a duty to accept an offer of re-employment after termination? This issue…
In April of 2009, a little known law called the Apology Act (the “Act”) entered into force. A very short act, it primarily…
Consider, if you will, a multi-tower, multi-storie condominium complex under construction in downtown Toronto (a stretch to be sure). An employer has 50…
Disability management is a challenging issue for HR professionals. An employee with a disability may require an extended absence from…