An employer’s promise of confidentiality may not protect complaint or investigation documents from disclosure in court proceedings.
Application alleging sexual harassment and discrimination dismissed for failure to establish nexus between workplace and misconduct.
An employer’s delay in imposing discipline for alleged sexual harassment does not necessarily render the discipline null and void.
This update features wage enhancements for PSWs, Human Rights Tribunal denying claims, procedural rulings and the doctor’s interest arbitration wage decision.
As of October 1, 2024, minimum wage in Ontario has increased 3.9% from $16.55 to $17.20 an hour.
A pregnant employee who experienced severe pregnancy related sickness was denied a work from home accommodation. Arbitrator Joy Noonan concludes that there was no discrimination.
A recent article about AI enabled “teacherless” classrooms raises questions about how unions negotiate to protect the jobs of unionized employees. A recent case about switching from satellite feeds to internet illustrates the issues.
This update features Vaccination Policy cases, contracting out, premiums, denial of LTD for failing to seek appropriate treatment and alleged discrimination in hiring.
As Hunter Liberatore Law LLP becomes Hunter Legal LLP, we are excited for the next chapter.
Ontario’s Bill 194, introduced on May 13, 2024, mandates AI accountability frameworks to address algorithmic bias, transparency, and privacy concerns in public sector entities.
After Waksdale, when amending employment agreements, what truly counts as sufficient consideration for new contract terms?
In Thompson v. University Health Network, Ontario tribunals ruled that objections to vaccinations are not a creed, reinforcing mandatory vaccine policies.
