Labour and Employment Communiqué

The explosion in the popularity of social media has revolutionized the way in which we interact with the world. From Facebook to Twitter, the use of social media allows us to instantaneously connect with others on an unprecedented...

On January 1, 2012, the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (the “Customer Service Regulation”) made pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”) will apply to all private...

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Brito v. Canac Kitchens, highlights the significant risk faced by an employer when a former employee becomes disabled during the notice period, but after long-term disability (“LTD”)...

With the next provincial election scheduled for October 6, 2011, we are writing to remind employers of their obligations under the Ontario Election Act. By law, an employee who is eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours for...

1. Abolishment of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal: Amendments to The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, S.S. 1979, c. S-24.1 (the “Code”), were assented to May 18, 2011 and proclaimed into force July 1, 2011.  The most...

Your organization owns and operates a number of malls. Employees ensure that the mall parking lots are well lit and the lighting regularly maintained. In the winter months, they diligently plough and salt the lots to provide safe and...

Human resources professionals may be asked to develop a “code of conduct” (a “Code”) for their organization. Codes are an expression of an organization’s values and they outline the behaviour expected of employees and...

With the next federal election scheduled for May 2, 2011, we are writing to remind employers of their obligations under the Canada Elections Act. By law, an employee who is eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours for the...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently confirmed that an employee who is terminated for just cause at common law is not automatically disentitled to statutory termination and severance payments.  In Oosterbosch v. FAG...

The term whistleblower generally refers to a disclosure by an individual of mismanagement, corruption or wrongdoing. While whistle-blowing has been institutionalized in the United States through the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act...