Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: What Employers Should Know About COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (“Coronavirus” or “COVID-19”) outbreak, first reported from Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019, to be a “pandemic”.
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 […]
Legalization of Cannabis Edibles
As most Ontario employers know, new regulations regarding cannabis edibles and concentrates come into effect tomorrow, October 17, 2019, on the one-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational use of certain forms of cannabis across Canada.
When Technology and Privacy in the Workplace Collide: Arbitrator Finds Employer’s use of In-Cab Video Monitoring to be Justified
Although new technologies can serve as powerful tools for employers to maximize safety and efficiency in the workplace, employees often take issue with
The Ontario Divisional Court Offers Another Take on Termination Clauses
A series of Ontario decisions in 2017 and 2018 demonstrated that termination clauses are tricky business!