ONTARIO ONLY: Having (playfully) mocked the Ontario government for its profound lack of creativity in naming the statutes by which it has been amending employment related legislation in past e-alerts;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.,...
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...
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...
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...
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...