Cases of Interest True Employer Declaration – Ontario Labour Relations Board declines to decide an application challenging the use of agency nurses…
We read a lot of case law. Now and then, a case stands out purely for its comedic value. The recent decision…
We published over 50 posts in 2023 as part of our monthly newsletter covering what is new and exciting in labour and…
Top Recent Updates and Proposed Amendments to Legislation Outside of Ontario Legislative changes in other jurisdictions often reveal trends that may carry…
Jessica McGaw v. Sobeys Capital Inc., 2023 ONSC 6279 (CanLII) In an unusual case, a strategy to discredit a witness by comparing…
Overview In last month’s newsletter, we wrote about the third installment of the Ford Government’s “Working for Workers” legislation, the Working for…
a) Premium Pay – Nurse was entitled to premium pay for working a 5th consecutive shift · Ontario Nurses’ Association v Quinte…
Non-Compete Clauses in Ontario Employment Law a) Background In this article we consider the impact of the prohibition of employment-related non-compete agreements…
Healthcare Related Cases of Interest a) Reduction of Hours Constituting Layoff – the proper remedy for failing to give an employee proper…
We recently provided an overview of this year’s wage re-openers and interest arbitrations related to the Ontario Superior Court’s finding that the…
In the last month, the Courts have issued three decisions that are outliers worthy of mention. The first involves a notice period…
On October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received royal assent. This Act is the third in a…
