For businesses of all sizes, independent contractors can be a useful resource for a company in meeting its workforce needs. They often offer significant savings for businesses as a result of [...]

A recent decision of the Divisional Court upheld an Ontario Labour Relations Board decision confirming that employers are obligated to report the critical injury or fatality of guests at [...]

Workplace injuries and fatalities have become a growing concern in Ontario in recent years. The Minister of Labour (“Minister”) responded to this issue by forming an Expert Advisory Panel [...]

On Monday, May 2, 2011, Canadians will return to the polls for the fourth time in just seven years to elect a federal government.  Under the Canada Elections Act, any employee who is an elector, [...]

Karen has used up all her vacation entitlement very early on in the year.  She has requested a two week advance of vacation from her future entitlement to attend a wedding in the Caribbean in the [...]

Jaime from finance has taken her company issued laptop with her on her vacation to Jamaica. Brandon from sales stores personal appointments and banking information on his employer owned [...]

Earlier this month the Toronto Transit Commission terminated the employment of three of its drivers who were caught texting on their mobile devices while on duty behind the wheel. This conduct is [...]

An employee provides you with a doctor’s note which advises that he will be away from work for six weeks.  It’s that one-liner doctor’s prescription pad note that reads “Jim will be absent from [...]

The Open for Business Act, 2010 amendments should result in a more efficient complaints process that will ultimately save both time and money for employers when defending ESA claims filed by [...]