Ontario Legislature Moves to Limit Compensation Growth for Public Sector Employees
On June 5, 2019, the Ontario Government tabled a bill that would limit compensation increases for public sector employees
Frustration of Contract and an Employee’s Duty to Provide Medical Documentation to the Employer
The doctrine of frustration of contract is one which many employers struggle with
Spring 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2019 of In the Know. This edition reviews the current state of the law after years of change in several significant areas including employment agreements and policies, recreational cannabis, employment standards, workplace harassment, legislation impacting federally-regulated employers, workplace investigations, and human rights, and addresses various other important employment law developments. START EXPLORING […]
Failure to Take Harassment and Violence Complaints Seriously Can Be Costly
Employers who fail to take allegations of harassment and violence seriously and fail to deal with employee complaints in good faith can face major cost consequences
CEO of Email Coupon Distributer Fined $100,000 for Anti-Spam Violations
Email advertisements are a ubiquitous part of everyday life,
Carefully Drafted Language to Limit Incentive Compensation on Termination
Without an enforceable employment agreement, upon a without-cause dismissal an employee is entitled to be provided with pay in lieu of reasonable notice
When Legislation Collides: How can Employers Balance Competing Legislative Obligations in the Workplace?
Workplace health and safety is one of the most important considerations for employers operating in all industries.
Conflicting Statutory Obligations Do Not Absolve an Employer of its Duties Under Either Statute
Employers in Canada are subject to a variety of legislation that governs the way they conduct business in areas ranging from environmental compliance to employee relations.
Can an Employer Rely on the Findings of a Criminal Trial in a Civil Action against one of its Employees? It depends!
When an employee is convicted of a criminal offence, employers can be left wondering what to do.
Frustration of Contract May be Claimed by Employees, Triggering Statutory Payments
When an employee is on a long-term or indefinite medical leave of absence, many employers find themselves wondering what to do.