ArticleWork-Related Emails And Union Messaging: Are They Compatible?The Quebec Court of Appeal recently rendered an important decision in the area of labour relations.CanadaEmployment and HRLanglois Avocats
ArticleWorking' 9 To 5, But Not Making A Living: The Legality Of Unpaid Internships, Work Experience Programs & Trainee ProgramsMany young individuals across the country participate in internships, which are utilized by employers in many industries, and which are seen by many individuals as an opportunity to gain valuable experience.CanadaEmployment and HRMiller Thomson
ArticleWorking In Canada: An Overview Of Employment LawAmong the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplace...CanadaEmployment and HRWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleWorkplace Violence – The Risks Are Real, The Results Are TragicNo doubt you heard, read or were emailed about the horrific incident of workplace violence that took place in Virginia just two weeks ago.CanadaEmployment and HRCCPartners
ArticleWSIB's New Rate Framework For EmployersFollowing policy consultations that took place from August 14, 2017 to January 15, 2018, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB or the Board) announced its new rate framework for employers.CanadaEmployment and HRDentons Canada LLP
ArticleYes Your Employees May Be Legally Entitled To Time Off Work To Watch Their Kids, Even If They Give You No Advance NoticeWe recently came across this new Ontario human rights decision in the course of advising an Alberta employer on an employee child care issue.CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleYou Asked, We Answered: Managing Absenteeism In The WorkplaceYes, an employer is entitled to replace an employee on leave. However, if the absent employee has taken a long-term leave protected under the Employment Standards Act, 2000,CanadaEmployment and HRAird & Berlis LLP
ArticleYou Can Be Replaced: Feds Not Interested In Banning Replacement Workers During StrikesOn the heels of news in late November that the federal government was "advised against a ban on replacement workers" earlier this year, we write now with relief that the current government...CanadaEmployment and HRCCPartners
ArticleÊtre ou ne pas être (vacciné)Cet article s'adresse à tous les employeurs qui envisagent de modifier leur politique de vaccination en milieu de travail.CanadaEmployment and HRFasken (French)
ArticleRestoring An OEB Rate Ruling, The SCC Reaffirms Discretion Of Canadian Tribunals And Holds That Regulators Are Not Required To Allow Utilities To Pass On Costs Of Collective AgreementsOn September 25, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada released a 6-1 decision that has far-reaching implications for provincial energy tribunals and administrative tribunals generally, and which may also impact collective bargaining between regulated entities and their unions.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleLegal Cannabis Is Here But My Policies Are Out Of Date. Am I Too Late?After months of anticipation, this morning, Canadians awoke to legal cannabis. Have your workplace policies been updated to reflect this new legal reality?CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMiller Thomson
ArticleNo Smoking In The Workplace - Including CannabisWorkplaces in Ontario are required to post No Smoking signs prohibiting smoking of tobacco, cannabis (including medical cannabis), and electronic cigarettes.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesDale & Lessmann LLP
ArticleOntario Court Upholds HRT's Finding That It Has Concurrent Jurisdiction With Labour Arbitrators Over Complaints By Unionized Employees Post-HorrocksLondon District Catholic School Board v. Weilgosh, [2024] O.J. No. 1127, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, March 13, 2024, N.L. Backhouse, G.W. King and J. Krawchenko JJ.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorHarper Grey LLP
ArticleFederal Government Announces Restrictions To Low-wage Stream Of The Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramOn August 26, 2024, the federal government announced new restrictions on the hiring of low-wage temporary foreign workers in Canada. CanadaImmigrationMLT Aikins LLP
ArticleInvitations to Apply for Permanent Residence: Government Targets Provincial Nominees and Skilled TradesExpress Entry is the system the Canadian government uses to manage how people with skilled work experience apply to immigrate to Canada.CanadaImmigrationMcMillan LLP
ArticleNavigating International Student Worker Restrictions: Post-Expiry Guidelines For EmployersOn April 30, 2024, Canada's temporary waiver allowing international students to exceed 20 hours of work per week expired. CanadaImmigrationMcMillan LLP
ArticleAsking For The Check: New Rules As Of November 1, 2018In March 2016 CCP brought to your attention the Police Record Checks Reform Act. This Act was new legislation designed to standardize the process by which police record checks are requested, conducted and obtained in Ontario.CanadaLaw Practice ManagementCCPartners
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Summaries (October 28 – November 1 2019)Following are this week's summaries of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleNo Common Employer Means No Class Action—Ontario Court Of AppealThe Ontario Court of Appeal has concluded that a client's influence over a service provider's processes does not establish an employment relationship between the client and the service provider's employees. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBennett Jones LLP