Workplace investigations are now ubiquitous for Ontario employers. It is not surprising that litigation about the investigation process is increasing. In this…
On March 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that in response to the rise of remote workers and a changing economy, it…
Effective employment contracts include termination clauses that set out an employee’s entitlements upon termination of employment. These clauses are vulnerable to attack…
Healthcare Related Cases of Interest a) Weekend Premium: Under the unique language of this collective agreement, a consecutive weekend premium is payable…
We haven’t published an update regarding vaccine mandates since December of 2022 as the trend of upholding mandatory vaccination policies by labour…
a) British Columbia’s Bill 13 On March 7, 2023, British Columbia introduced Bill 13, the Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) for first…
Employers terminating employees for “just cause” must show that the employee’s misconduct gave rise to a breakdown of the employment relationship. This…
Healthcare Related Cases of Interest a) Additional Grounds: an employer cannot raise additional grounds for discharge where the employer was sufficiently aware…
Managing Romances in the Workplace As we say goodbye to February, the month associated with celebrating romantic love, employers should consider how…
In this month’s Newsletter, we bring you a tasting menu of ten cases that are worthy of mention. Some of the cases…
a) Intrusion Upon Seclusion: This is a limited and specific tort developed for cases where there was a “deliberate and significant invasion”…
In past updates, we have reported on the arbitration, court and Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) cases that have considered mandatory vaccination…
