Arbitrator Upholds Mandatory COVID-19 Rapid Testing Policy
In the recent decision of EllisDon Construction Ltd. v Labourers’ International Union of North America [EllisDon], an Ontario Arbitrator upheld an employer’s COVID-19 testing policy
Productivity Problems in the Remote Workplace: Is Monitoring Software the Best Solution?
The popularization of the remote work arrangement amid the COVID-19 pandemic has largely resulted in a focal shift from where work is done to how efficiently work is done.
New WSIB Policy on Medical Cannabis Coverage Comes into Effect March 1, 2019
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”) recently released its Operational Policy regarding medical cannabis,
Arbitrator Rules that Kitchener Nurse Who Stole Narcotics For Personal Use be Returned to Work
Many employers will be aware addictions are often treated as disabilities for the purposes of human rights legislation
Employees to Become Entitled to WSIB Benefits for Chronic Mental Stress
In May 2017, Bill 127, the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 (“Bill 127”) was passed by the Ontario legislature bringing in a number of new changes which will be of interest to employers in the province.
The Ashley Madison Leak – Part Two of Two: Off-duty Conduct
For employers across Canada, the recent data leak of client information taken from the extramarital dating site Ashley Madison has initiated widespread discussions about workplace confidentiality and behaviour. Last week, we reviewed the law surrounding the repercussions of a breach of confidential information by an employee. In part two of our two-part series, we examine […]