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In a decision rendered just before the new year, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified that federally regulated employers’ obligation to inspect workplaces for safety hazards only extends [...]

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) recently released a landmark decision which held that employees cannot bring constructive dismissal claims against their employers [...]

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or “Coronavirus”) outbreak, which was first discovered in Wuhan, China, to be a “public [...]

As many employers know, enforceable termination clauses that limit employees’ termination entitlements are essential to minimize the costs involved with ending employment relationships. However, [...]

As most employers know, employers in Ontario have an obligation under the Human Rights Code [Code] to accommodate employees who are prevented from performing their duties and responsibilities by [...]

January 17, 2020 For businesses of all sizes, independent contractors can be a useful resource to meet business needs. They often offer significant savings for businesses as they are not entitled [...]

In 2019, workplace harassment and sexual harassment received considerably more attention than ever before.

Going into 2020, employers with 20 or more employees should be aware of a few upcoming deadlines under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its Integrated Accessibility [...]

As regular readers of our blog know, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) has been developing a new Rate Framework