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On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Swegon North America Inc.’s application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale…

Dec 23, 2020

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown: What Does This Mean for Employers?

On December 21, 2020, Ontario announced that it will move into a provincewide shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. The provincewide shutdown will go into effect…

Aug 13, 2020

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended…

Jul 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of…

Jun 1, 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity…

May 1, 2020

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure…

Apr 29, 2020

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Is it Time For Employers to Review Your Employment Contracts? The Supreme Court of Canada Says Yes

Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown: What Does This Mean for Employers?

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Helping Employers Understand the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Ford Government Tightens Lockdown on Ontario Businesses: New Truncated List of Essential Workplaces Released

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know

Navigating Ontario’s Closure of Non-Essential Businesses

A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

Clearing the Track: Ontario’s Proposals to Speed Transit Construction in the Building Transit Faster Act

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