“Courtesy Calls” and the Enforceability of Non-Solicitation Clauses
Employers regularly include restrictive covenants, such as non-solicitation clauses and non-competition clauses, in employment agreements.
Ontario Court Weighs In On Scope of Release and Settlement Documentation
In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Justice weighed in on the scope of release and settlement documentation
Employees do not have an Absolute Right to Use Medical Marijuana at Work
As many employers are aware, the use of medical marijuana in the workplace must be treated as an accommodation issue
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules that Exception Permitting Employers to Terminate Benefits of Workers Age 65 and Older is Unconstitutional
On May 18, 2018, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO” or “Tribunal) released an important interim decision for Talos v Grand Erie District School Board (“Talos”). An interim decision is a decision on a particular point in a case made pending the final outcome of the case, and is not a final decision. […]
New Ontario Court of Appeal Decision on the Enforceability of Termination Clauses
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released a new decision on the enforceability of termination clauses
The Cannabis Act Passes Final Hurdle and Legalization Date Announced
On June 18, 2018 the Senate passed a finalized version of Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act (the “Act”). The Act will become law upon receiving royal assent, which is expected to occur this week. In a press conference on June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Act will come into force […]
The Senate Passes the Cannabis Act in Final Vote, with Amendments
On June 7, 2018 the Senate passed Federal Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act
Provincial Elections: Employers’ Responsibilities
On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Ontarians will return to the polls to elect a provincial government. Pursuant to the Ontario Election Act (the “Act”), every employee that is eligible to vote is entitled to three consecutive hours while polls are open on election day in order to cast their vote.
Special Edition: Bill 148
Welcome to the special Bill 148 edition of In the Know. This edition of our newsletter is dedicated to helping employers understand key anticipated changes in labour and employment law in Ontario. START EXPLORING OUR NEWSLETTER —IT’S THE TOOL YOU NEED FOR HR SUCCESS IN 2018
Government Reverses Bill 148 Public Holiday Pay Changes
On May 7, 2018, the Ontario government issued a new regulation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) that will reverse the changes made to the calculation of public holiday pay that were recently enacted under Bill 148,