GOOD POLICIES CAN HELP MITIGATE RISKS OF VICARIOUS LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE ACTIONS
Sexual assault and harassment are ongoing concerns which have been making headlines across the country in recent months.
EMPLOYEES TO BECOME ENTITLED TO WSIB BENEFITS FOR CHRONIC MENTAL STRESS
In May 2017, Bill 127, the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 (“Bill 127”) was passed by the Ontario legislature bringing in a number of new changes which will be of interest [...]
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME… THE LURKING RISK OF CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL
Most employers are aware of the concept of constructive dismissal, which occurs when an employer unilaterally makes changes to an employee’s terms of employment that fundamentally alter the [...]
New Employment and Labour Law Legislation: “The Fair Workplaces,Better Jobs Act, 2017” Potentially Coming to Workplaces Across Ontario
Ontario’s Minister of Labour appointed two Special Advisors in 2015 to conduct a Changing Workplaces Review (the “Review”) to consider issues related to the changing nature of employment [...]
Termination Clauses Must Comply with the ESA
On February 23, 2017, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court of Appeal”) released its much anticipated decision, Wood v. Fred Deeley Imports Ltd., 2017 ONCA 158 (“Wood”). The decision brings [...]
Medical Documentation and Disability-Related Accommodation Requests
On February 1, 2017, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) released a policy statement regarding its position on medical information to be provided when individuals request [...]