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In Employment Law Posted The Ontario Court of Appeal Has Affirmed Limits on When Saving Provisions Can Remedy Unenforceable Termination Clauses
The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) recently affirmed that a saving provision,
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In Employment Law Posted Supreme Court of Canada: Federally Regulated Employers Only Need to Inspect Workplaces Under Their Control for Employees’ Safety
In a decision rendered just before the new year, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified that federally regulated employers’ obligation to inspect workplaces for safety hazards only extends [...]
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In Employment Law Posted Great News: Employees Cannot Sue Employers for Constructive Dismissal Due to WSIB-Compensable Psychological Injuries Arising from Workplace Harassment
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) recently released a landmark decision which held that employees cannot bring constructive dismissal claims against their employers [...]
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In Employment Law Posted POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING TERMINATION CLAUSE ENFORCEABILITY
As many employers know, enforceable termination clauses that limit employees’ termination entitlements are essential to minimize the costs involved with ending employment relationships. However, [...]
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In Employment Law Posted FEWER BENEFITS FOR LESS WORK IS NOT DISCRIMINATORY
As most employers know, employers in Ontario have an obligation under the Human Rights Code [Code] to accommodate employees who are prevented from performing their duties and responsibilities by [...]
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In Employment Law Posted EMPLOYEE STATUS: WHEN IS A WORKER A DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
January 17, 2020 For businesses of all sizes, independent contractors can be a useful resource to meet business needs. They often offer significant savings for businesses as they are not entitled [...]
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In Employment Law Posted It’s 2019!: The Modern View of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In 2019, workplace harassment and sexual harassment received considerably more attention than ever before.
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In Employment Law Posted Upcoming Deadlines for Employers Under the AODA
Going into 2020, employers with 20 or more employees should be aware of a few upcoming deadlines under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its Integrated Accessibility [...]
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In Employment Law Posted THE NEW WSIB RATE FRAMEWORK IS ALMOST HERE: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
As regular readers of our blog know, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) has been developing a new Rate Framework
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In Employment Law Posted Best Practices for Employers to Minimize Holiday Party Related Liability
Office holiday parties are a great way for employers to show appreciation for their employees’ hard work throughout the year and to bring their teams closer together, but they also present risks [...]
