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The Ontario Ministry of Labour (the “Ministry”) has announced a blitz of the retail industry for compliance with the Employment Standards…
The Ontario Court of Appeal has made it clear in a recent decision that it is illegal to hold a cellular phone…
In a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Chevalier v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc., an employee with 33…
Since the Supreme Court decision in British Columbia (Workers’ Compensation Board) v. Figliola (“Figliola”), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the…
By: Ryan J. Conlin The Ontario Court of Appeal has sent a clear message that employers convicted of criminal negligence can expect…
Confidentiality clauses are routinely inserted into settlement agreements when employers resolve legal disputes with workers. We are often asked by…
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that a Ministry of Labour prosecution for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”)…
In a recent blog, we discussed the trend toward the use of summary judgement motions to resolve wrongful dismissal actions. By…
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