Court Paves Way for Uber Drivers’ Class Action to Determine Employee Status
Uber has consistently generated headlines since its inception several years ago.
Pay Transparency Act Delayed Indefinitely
On the heels of the major set of employment law changes introduced by Bill 47, the Ontario government today passed Bill 57,
Ontario Government Planning Public Hearings into Bill 47
As most employers will be aware by this point, the Ontario government has introduced Bill 47,
When Separate is Not Equal: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Finds Tennis League Discriminatory Based on Sex
A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO” or the “Tribunal”) held that the gender balancing provisions of a tennis club association discriminated against women in the provision of services by providing females with fewer opportunities to play in the association’s Mixed League. In Miller v InterCounty Tennis Association (“Miller”), three female […]
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 […]
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.
Bill 3, the Pay Transparency Act, 2018 Passes into Law
Bill 3, the Pay Transparency Act, 2018 (the “Act”), has completed the Ontario legislative process and will receive Royal Assent and become law imminently.
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.
Does Excellent Customer Service Require a Specific Cup Size? Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases New Policy on Sexualized Dress Codes
For anyone who’s dined at one of many of Canada’s popular chain restaurants or bars over the past decade, the employee uniform is familiar. It typically involves female servers sporting revealing apparel, from low-cut tops to micro skirts, as part of their mandated work attire. Their male colleagues, on the other hand, are typically asked […]
A Year After Ghomeshi: Increased Awareness and Legislative Action on Sexual Harassment, Violence
By: Laura Williams It only takes one major case to transform public perception and spur action at the highest levels.