Unpaid Suspensions: Clarification on the Law
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal has refined the law on administrative suspensions and, particularly, when such a suspension constitutes a constructive dismissal. An administrative suspension can be an effective interim measure pending the results of an investigation into workplace misconduct, harassment or violence. However, employers do not have unfettered freedom to […]
HRTO Rules that Dismissal for Violation of Attendance Policy is Not Discriminatory
As most employers know, the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) prohibits employers from discriminating against any person with respect to their employment
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
Divisional Court Confirms: Employers are not liable for defamation for negative references that are true
The Divisional Court recently affirmed a decision of the Ontario Superior Court that employers are not liable for defamation for a negative reference if the negative comments made about the employee are true. Defamation Under Canadian law, something is defamatory if it: tends to damage someone’s good reputation in the eyes of the reasonable person; […]