Case Law Update: Nor-Man Regional Health Authority v Manitoba, 2011 SCC 59
Administrative Law Labour Law Standard of Review-Labour Arbitration
Working in Canada: An Overview of Employment Law
Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplacein the relationships between management and employee, worker and employer […]
An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Customer Service Standard
The Customer Service Standard addresses the business practices and training required to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.
Case Law Update: Ontario (Attorney General) v Fraser
Charter Freedom of Association Collective Bargaining Agricultural Workers
Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act
Labour Law Essential Services Toronto Transit Commission
Are Pension Benefits Deductible from Wrongful Dismissal Damages?
Introduction The general measure of damages in a wrongful dismissal case is the amount that an employee would have earned had he or she been given proper working notice. In […]
Mind the tax: Considerations for ex-patriot employees working in Canada
Here are some key issues you should address before making the decision to transfer an employee to work in Canada.
Focus on Gaps in Employment and Continuity of Service
One of the key factors in determining the reasonable notice period on termination of employment is the length of the employee’s service.
Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte
[2010] O.J. No. 2224, released 28 May 2010Employment Law – Causes of Action Negligent Infliction of Mental Suffering Not Available in Employment Context
Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers
What happens when the virtual world impacts the real one, and how is labour and employment law dealing with those impacts?
Getting Municipalities to Work, or Getting Work to Municipalities: Protection and Conversion of Employment Lands
Over the course of the last decade a variety of factors have contributed to the migration of employment uses.
Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?
The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.
Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases
A new Supreme Court of Canada decision provides both relief and clarity for employers facing potential wrongful dismissal actions.
Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities
The Supreme Court of Canada makes it clear that a fairness hearing is not needed prior to dismissing the holder of a public office.