Ontario’s Proposed Private Sector Privacy Legislation: What it Means for Workplaces
The Ontario government has launched a public consultation process on a proposed “Ontario-made” privacy legislation which, if enacted, is expected to apply to private sector, provincially-regulated employers. Written submissions from the public and impacted businesses will be accepted until October 1, 2020, and virtual town hall meetings to discuss the potential changes will be held […]
Ontario Announces New Workplace Screening Requirements, as well as Restrictions for Food and Drink Establishments
On September 25, 2020, Ontario announced amendments to O Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage 3 under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 that will enforce tightened public health measures in workplaces, including and especially food and drink establishments.
Federal Government Promises Expansion of COVID-19 Support Programs and Additional Measures to Support Canadians Dealing with the Pandemic
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the federal government delivered its throne speech, which laid out several promises for the upcoming term in Parliament geared toward helping Canadians and Canadian business manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have outlined the key proposed measures below.
The Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Common Law of Reasonable Notice in the Purchase and Sale of a Business
In the purchase and sale of a business, it is essential that both seller and purchaser businesses consider the employment law implications of the transaction.
Recent Ontario Decision Finds that “Oppressive” Terms in Incentive Compensation Plans may be Unenforceable due to Lack of Sufficient Notice
A recent Ontario decision is instructive that employers must make clear attempts to bring to an employee’s attention any contractual terms that limit the employee’s entitlement to bonus or incentive compensation post-dismissal.
Fall 2020 Newsletter
This edition focuses on real world scenarios being faced by employers to help guide you through your reopening.
Return to Work Case Studies from the Front Lines – Case Study #10
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4720″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] Addressing Legitimate Safety-Based Work Refusals During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the start of the 2020-2021 school year, more and more employers are beginning to return employees to working in-person after months of working from home. In doing so, it is crucial for employers to understand how to respond appropriately to legitimate safety-based […]
Ontario Has Extended the Temporary Rules for Layoffs and Deemed Leaves
On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the period during which employers can temporarily lay off non-unionized employees for reasons related to COVID-19 without it being deemed a termination of employment. This is a major development that will give many Ontario employers struggling to recover from the business impact of COVID-19 more time before […]
Return to Work Case Studies from the Front Lines – Case Study #9
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4720″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] Addressing Misconduct in the Time of COVID-19: Navigating Workplace Harassment The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges for employers to navigate. As we have discussed previously in this case study series, many workplaces have been experiencing an increase in conduct issues due to the high levels of stress employees and employers are […]