Employment Standards Updates
British Colombia Effective November 1, 2024, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to the provision of occupational first aid take effect. These amendments better align BC...
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Termination of a Pregnant Employee Proves Costly for Ontario Employer
A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) reminds Ontario employers once again to avoid terminating employees based on a prohibited ground of discrimination, in this case...
Childcare Obligations & the Duty to Accommodate
September means back to school and, for many families, adjusting to a new childcare routine. Let’s take a moment to re-visit and update our understanding of family status accommodation. To...
Accommodation 101: Employees with Disabilities
The legal obligation to accommodate employees with disabilities is a cornerstone of workplace inclusivity and equality. Rooted in human rights, accessibility, and employment standards legislation, the duty to accommodate is...
Case Comment – Remote workers, foreign employers and the common employer doctrine
A recent case out of Nova Scotia is a cautionary tale for foreign employers (including employers who promote ‘work from anywhere’ type policies/programs). In Mian v. Expro Group Canada Inc.,...
Verbal Offer, Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
You have posted for an open position, screened through the resumes, interviewed your top candidates and you are now ready to put out an offer. You chat with the candidate...
Employment Standards Updates
Manitoba Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) is now a general holiday for employees in Manitoba. The new holiday is observed on September 30. Prince Edward Island...
Working Remotely, or Remotely Working?
In last year’s Alert, we outlined some of the risks and concerns underlying remote and hybrid work policies. As fully remote roles continue to be prevalent, and in light of...
Damages For Mental Distress Due to Unfair Treatment in the Termination of Employment Do Not Require Medical Evidence
In the recent case of Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal dealt with a variety of issues including awarding damages without medical evidence due to...
The ‘High’ Price of Cannabis use in the Workplace
The law continues to develop around the use of cannabis (or THC products) in the workplace. While the science is still developing on how to measure the intoxicating effects of...