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...
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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...
Family Status Accommodation
Balancing the obligations of both work and home is a constant juggle for employees. As we approach the summer and children are out of school, there may be an increase...
Violence and Harassment Laws Across Canada – An Update
Every jurisdiction in Canada has some form of legislation pertaining to violence and harassment in the workplace. This area of law is constantly evolving with amendments to legislation adding new...
Ontario Considers Working for Workers Five Act
There is never a dull moment in the world of employment law as Ontario announces more proposed legislative updates! On May 6, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced that it...
Overtime? What Overtime?
In the recent case of Bloomex Inc. v. Erik Camphaug, 2024, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) has, again, made an overtime award against an employer that could not produce...
2024 Minimum Wage Increases
As we continue to move through 2024, and in response to the continued increases to the cost of living experienced by Canadians – jurisdictions across the Country are adjusting their minimum...
Ontario Working For Workers Four Act, 2023 – Update
On March 21, 2024, the Ontario government passed the Working For Workers Four Act, 2023. This legislation was originally introduced on November 14, 2023 and comes after several Working for...