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.
In York Region District School Board v Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Supreme Court reinforces that school boards must respect Charter rights during workplace searches.
Exploring AI’s role in the 4th industrial revolution reveals how it’s reshaping white-collar productivity and job landscapes. This is the first article in an ongoing series.
Two recent cases emphasize the critical importance of procedural fairness in workplace investigations.
Bill 190 proposes transformative updates to Ontario’s Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Acts, reflecting evolving workplace norms and enhancing worker protections.
