In a recent decision, an Ontario Arbitrator upheld an employer's mandatory COVID-19 testing policy. The union filed a group grievance on behalf of its members working

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") in Savarie v. Leon's Furniture Limited, 2022 ONSC 6116, recently upheld the "for cause" termination of a long-service managerial employee.

The Ontario Legislature recently tabled two bills proposing significant amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19, received royal assent on October 2, 2020, and amends the length of, and eligibility criteria for, the Leave Related to COVID-19

A recent arbitration award by Arbitrator Stout (the "Award") provides guidance on when long-term care homes are (and are not) required to pay employees for COVID-19-related absences. The decision underscores...

On September 22, 2021, the Ontario Human Rights Commission ("OHRC") issued a policy statement on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and proof of vaccine certificates...

On October 2, 2020, the Ontario government issued O. Reg. 546/20, amending O. Reg. 364/20, which sets out rules for areas in Stage 3.

In its latest move to support the next stage of the province's reopening framework, the Ontario government announced on June 9, 2020...

Earlier this week, the Federal government tabled Bill C-58, a new "anti-scab" legislation that would ban federally-regulated employers from hiring replacement workers to perform the work...

In Kim v BT Express Freight Systems, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently awarded a Plaintiff three (3) months' notice in a wrongful dismissal action where the employer rescinded an...

According to the Government of Canada's new policy, entitled Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (the "Policy"),

On March 18, 2020, the federal government announced its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan which includes significant measures to assist both workers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

In light of the uncertainties surrounding the U.S. tariff threats and resulting impacts on Canadian businesses...

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Effective January 1, 2023, the ESA was amended to introduce further exemptions affecting business and IT consultants.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has clarified that the statutory prohibition against non-compete clauses does not apply to contracts of employment entered into prior to October 25, 2021.

On April 16, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced new actions to respond to the trade difficulties caused by the recent US tariffs and related economic uncertainties.

In George v Laurentian Bank Securities Inc. ("Laurentian Bank"), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice determined that two months constituted reasonable notice of termination for a 58 year old...

On March 20, 2023, an omnibus bill was introduced to amend multiple employment-related statutes in Ontario. Provincially regulated employers in Ontario should be aware of the proposed changes...

Federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees have a critical deadline approaching on 3 September 2024 to post their pay equity plans and communicate...