Increased OHSA Penalties and Chronic Mental Stress Benefit Transition Provisions
On December 14, 2017, Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 received Royal Assent and became law in Ontario.
The Duty to Accommodate and Frustration of an Employment Contract
Appropriately accommodating an employee’s disability is often a challenging task for employers.
Potential Liability for Negative Employment References
At the end of an employment relationship, the question of references often arises. In some cases, an employer cannot honestly provide a positive reference to a departing employee.
ESA Exemptions Consultation Deadline Extended
On October 18, 2017, the Ontario government launched a public consultation on certain exemptions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”). The focus of the first phase of the consultation includes the widely used exemptions of IT professionals and managerial and supervisory employees from entitlement to overtime pay under the ESA. The deadline for interested […]