The Week in Review #6: Key COVID-19 Developments for Ontario Employers
This is the sixth 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 April 27, 2020 and is current as of May 4, 2020.
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour Has Not Upheld Any COVID-19 Related Work Refusals to Date
Today the Toronto Star reported that the Ontario Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) has not upheld any work refusals by workers based on concerns relating to COVID-19 to date. Below we have set out an overview of workers’ right to refuse unsafe work in Ontario and discuss the significance of today’s news and what it means […]
The Williams HR team: At your side in a time of crisis
The events of the past few days, marked by a dramatic escalation of the coronavirus pandemic, have put tremendous strain on virtually every organization across Canada.
The Ontario Court of Appeal Has Affirmed Limits on When Saving Provisions Can Remedy Unenforceable Termination Clauses
The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) recently affirmed that a saving provision,
Best Practices for Employers to Minimize Holiday Party Related Liability
Office holiday parties are a great way for employers to show appreciation for their employees’ hard work throughout the year and to bring their teams closer together, but they also present risks that employers often don’t foresee. Most employers are aware that a common issue that can arise during holiday parties is intoxication, but there […]
Can an Employer Suspend an Employee Who is Accused of Workplace Harassment?
In the era of #metoo and #timesup, workplace harassment has become a hot-button issue for employers. Employees are increasingly becoming aware of their right to be free from harassment and other inappropriate behaviours in the workplace,
New Employer-Friendly Legislation on the Horizon
Since its election this summer, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has been busy reforming Ontario’s labour and employment laws to make them more employer-friendly
Municipal Elections: Employers’ Responsibilities
Ontario residents will return to the polls today, Monday, October 22, 2018,
Bill 148: Equal Pay for Equal Work Amendments Coming into Force
Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 became law on November 27, 2017.
Bill 148: Outlining the New ESA and OHSA Requirements Now in Force
Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 became law on November 27, 2017.