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First, several decision-makers have expressed the opinion that, in matters of psychological workplace injuries, it is not necessary to look for an event that is particularly "violent" or "traumatic". A worker who is exposed to an event that is merely "objectively impactful", or to events that are "unique and particular" and that do not arise from purely personal or subjective considerations, may succeed in proving that they were the victim of a work accident.

Ontario's new administrative monetary penalties for contraventions of the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) will come into effect on January 1, 2018.

On 7 March 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour published her determination of a new earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (‘BCEA').

Since July 1, 2012, bullying and harassment have been expressly prohibited conduct at the workplace under Section 5.1 of the Workers’ Compensation Act, RSBC 1996, c 492.

This apparent failure of the worker to follow instructions not only resulted in his tragic death, but also in the conviction of his employer.

This week marks International Pronouns Day, which seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.

The employee in this case had worked for the company for about 16 months when she was terminated without cause.

When an employee fails to fulfill his functions as expected, the ultimate consequence is a termination of employment "for cause", which implies that no notice or other severance is paid to him by the employer.

Can an employer justify an employee’s dismissal for acts committed after he or she has been fired?

On April 5, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada said it would hear IBM’s appeal from the B.C. Court of Appeal decision in Waterman v. IBM Canada Ltd.

Alberta is now the first Canadian jurisdiction to recognize that harassment can result in a civil suit, in the recently released decision of Alberta Health Services v Johnston, 2023 ABKB 209.

There is a proposed class action lawsuit against Uber in Ontario.

On May 6, 2024, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal ("WSIAT") rolled out a new pre-hearing process that impacts both appellants and respondents.

Navigate the complexities of ESG with greater clarity. This study surveys 81 public companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Climate Engagement Canada Focus List and delivers practical insights...

A B.C. environmental assessment certificate has been issued to Osisko Development Corp. for the Cariboo Gold project near Barkerville, in central British Columbia.

Early in 2020, the Ministry of the Attorney General introduced changes to modernize the operation of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ("Court") throughout the province...

On February 18, 2023, the Department of Finance announced proposed changes (the "Amendments") to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "PCMLTFA").