As of January 1, 2023, certain “business consultants” and “information technology consultants” in Ontario have been exempt from the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These exemptions are part of the numerous amendments...more
On October 4, 2022, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), released its decision in Weilgosh v. London District Catholic School Board. This HRTO decision was highly anticipated, following the Supreme Court of...more
10/7/2022
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Canada ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Exclusive Jurisdiction ,
Forum ,
Forum Selection ,
Human Rights ,
Human Rights Code ,
Multi-Factor Test ,
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ,
Supreme Court of Canada ,
Unions
The Government of Canada announced, on Monday, September 26, 2022, that after Friday, September 30, 2022, all requirements related to COVID-19 for entering into Canada will expire. These include: As a result, as of September...more
Significant changes are coming to the employee paid sick leave regime under Part III of the Canada Labour Code (CLC) that will affect employers with one hundred or more employees in federally regulated industries such...more
Employers in Ontario have been waiting for clarification on the interpretation of COVID-19 leave provisions throughout much of the pandemic. Employers had hoped that the Court of Appeal’s decision in Taylor v Hanley...more
5/19/2022
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Canada ,
Constructive Discharge ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Standards Act ,
Layoffs ,
Leave of Absence ,
Notice Requirements ,
Ontario ,
Severance Agreements ,
Temporary Layoffs ,
Unpaid Leave