A Supreme Court of Canada Decision Has Paved the Way for Uber Drivers’ Class Action for Recognition as Employees
On June 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released a decision which paves the way for a major class action brought by Uber drivers seeking to be classified as employees, rather than as independent contractors. In Uber Technologies Inc v Heller [Uber], the SCC upheld the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal […]
Federal Government Temporarily Extended Recall Time Periods for Federally Regulated Employees
On June 23, 2020, the Government of Canada announced amendments to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations which temporarily extend the time periods for which federally-regulated employers can lay off employees.
The Week in Review #13: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the thirteenth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of June 15, 2020 and is current as of June 22, 2020.
A Major New Court Of Appeal Decision Means Many Termination Clauses Are Now Unenforceable
On June 17, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) released a new decision on the enforceability of termination clauses, which has significant implications for employers, as it will likely render termination clauses in many existing employment agreements unenforceable.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (cerb) Extended for Another 8 Weeks
On June 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) will be extended for an additional eight weeks, as he had initially announced on June 15.
The Week in Review #12: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the twelfth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of June 8, 2020 and is current as of June 15, 2020.
Ontario Childcare Centres Are Permitted to Re-open on June 12
On June 9, 2020, Premier Doug Ford announced that childcare centres across the province will be allowed to reopen beginning Friday, June 12, with health and safety restrictions in place.
The Week in Review #11: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the eleventh bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times.
Provincial Government Announced Details on Stage 2 of Ontario’s Reopening
On June 8, 2020, Premier Doug Ford announced further details about Stage 2 of Ontario’s reopening.
The Week in Review #10: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the tenth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap covers the week of May 25, 2020 and is current as of June 1, 2020.