Rules for Ontario Employers During Step 1 of New Reopening Framework
On June 7, 2021, the Ontario Government established rules that apply to businesses and organizations during Step 1 of the province’s new 3-step reopening framework (for more information on this framework, please read our previous blog). These rules, some of which are sector-specific, were established under the newly amended O. Reg. 82/20: Rules for Areas […]
Ontario Court Rules that COVID-19 Related Temporary Layoffs Do Not Constitute Constructive Dismissal
In the very recent decision of Taylor v Hanley Hospitality Inc. [Taylor], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) provided a very helpful ruling for Ontario employers who implemented temporary layoffs during the pandemic and may be facing claims of constructive dismissal.
Ontario Court Reminds Employers That Restrictive Covenants Must Be Clear and Unambiguous
In the recent decision in Labrador Recycling Inc v Folino [Folino], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) reminds employers that any restrictive covenants contained in an employment agreement,
Ontario Government Announces New Three Phase Reopening Framework
Earlier today, the Province announced a new three phase framework for reopening the economy and easing public health measures. Each phase of the framework will last at least twenty-one days, in order to provide the Ontario Government and health officials with enough time to assess whether it is safe to move to the next stage. […]
Ontario Has Extended the Provincial Stay-At-Home Order to June 2nd
On May 13th, 2021, the Ontario government announced that it would extend the province-wide stay-at-home order for an additional two weeks.
Ontario Employer Ordered to Pay Substantial Damages for Unilaterally Revoking an Employee’s Family Status Accommodations
A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) illustrates that employers must not unilaterally revoke reasonable accommodations
Ontario Has Announced a New Paid Leave for Employees for Various Reasons Related to COVID-19, and Has Proposed Expanding the CRSB
On April 28, 2021, the Ontario government announced that it will introduce legislation to create a temporary 3-day paid leave that employees could take for various reasons related to COVID-19,
Ontario Court Awards Notice Period Exceeding 24-Month Cap to a Long-term Employee with “Exceptional Circumstances”
In Currie v Nylene Canada Inc [Currie], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“Court”) awarded a wrongfully dismissed employee damages representing 26 months’ pay
Federal Budget 2021: Key Developments Affecting Employers
Today, April 19, 2021, the federal government announced its 2021 budget (the “Budget”), which laid out several measures intended to support the country through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have outlined key proposed measures of interest to employers below: Extended Emergency Wage Subsidy and Rent Subsidy Programs and Lockdown Support The Budget […]
Employees Must Prove Pandemic’s Negative Impact on Re-Employment to Extend Notice Period
In its recent decision in Marazzato v Dell Canada Inc. [Marazzato], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) confirmed that the onus is on an employee to prove that the pandemic negatively impacted their ability to re-employ if they seek a longer notice period