In Aguele v. Family Options Inc., the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario provided helpful clarification for employers concerning the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code, particularly in relation to...
Workplace Investigations Performing a workplace investigation can be a stressful and time-consuming process for all parties involved. Investigators are tasked with navigating a complex intersection of procedural compliance, people management,...
A recent case out of Nova Scotia highlights the ability to terminate a long service employee for cause without engaging in progressive discipline where the employee has engaged in wilful...
Over the last few years, there has been a rise in employees surreptitiously recording conversations in their workplace. Between artificial intelligence and cell phone use being at an all-time high,...
In the recent case of 614128 Ontario Ltd. v. Kevin Kinzett and Director of Employment Standard, 2026 (“614128 Ontario Ltd. v. Kinzett”), the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) has, again,...
In light of the recent record-breaking snow falls last month, we take this opportunity to revisit legal risks and best practices around snow days, employee attendance and workplace safety. Concerns...
The termination provision in an employment agreement is intended to provide clarity to both employee and employer regarding what the employee will receive in the event the employment relationship is...
The start of the calendar year is the perfect opportunity for organizations to review their Human Resources practices, policies and documents. Here are a few areas you may wish to...
Across Canada various jurisdictions are reviewing their statutory leaves and proposing/implementing new ones. Here are a few more that you should be aware of: British Columbia As of November 28,...
In our May 2025 Alert we provided a list of current federal and provincial legislative restrictions around the collections of sick notes for short-term minor illnesses. Since then, several provinces...