Right To Disconnect (Video)

In a recent decision, an appeal court dismissed a claim for vicarious liability against a school board (the "Board") regarding the sexual abuse of a student by a retired teacher during tutoring sessions.

In a move aimed at recalibrating the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages...

Canada's federal government has announced a $3.5 billion rapid response support package in anticipation of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, introducing new temporary employment insurance measures and workforce retention programs. The package extends EI benefits, waives waiting periods, and creates funding opportunities for employers to retain and retrain workers rather than implement large-scale layoffs.

Today the federal government announced four new initiatives to support workers and employers as they continue to face business uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On June 20, 2018, the federal government introduced Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada (Bill), accessibility legislation which will apply to certain federally regulated employers.

Individuals in Canada who have the authority to direct how another person does work or performs a task have a duty under s. 217.1 of the Criminal Code to take reasonable steps ...

A financial planner's wrongful dismissal case against RBC resulted in over $2.5 million in damages after the bank filed an inaccurate termination notice that destroyed her career prospects. The Ontario Superior Court found the bank's conduct vindictive and its allegations of cause unproven, raising critical questions about employer obligations when reporting terminations in the investment industry.

A recent Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) decision found that two teachers engaged in a lawful work refusal when they refused to return to work following a classroom...

As part of the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, the federal government announced on November 25, 2022

On May 2, 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued a notice regarding new instruction guides that will be of interest to administrators of pension plans registered under...

The COVID-19 pandemic could cause large losses for liability insurers covering nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and therefore further tightening of rates, a Canadian managing general agent predicts.

It is a fact of life in the modern world that manufacturers and distributors of products often do business in multiple jurisdictions, across multiple borders

The impact of mental health on disciplinary proceedings is becoming more prominent for regulators. Two recent decisions from the British Columbia Court of Appeal indicate that while it will still be rare.

The Government of Alberta recently announced a timeline for its "Streamlining Professional Legislation" project, which will introduce new umbrella legislation for the regulation of 22 non-health professions in Alberta.

B. (A.) v. D. (C.), [2011] B.C.J. No. 1087, 2011 BCSC 775, per Gray J. [3851]

An Ontario Court has provided guidance on when an owner can have a lien removed through a direct payment made to a subcontractor that the owner has no direct contract with. The Court was tasked with interpreting.

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have...

If your kids use Facebook, are they bound by the online terms?

A recent Alberta Human Rights Tribunal case emphasizes the risks and benefits of handling employment disputes across multiple legal forums.

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have, and tips and practical considerations...