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McGuinty v. 1845035 Ontario Inc. (McGuinty Funeral Home): Fixed-Term Employment Contract in the Spotlight
December 17, 2019
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that a constructively dismissed employee was entitled to the compensation he would have received.

Holiday Parties: Employee Festivities or Employer Liabilities?
December 9, 2019
Holiday parties can be a great way for employers to show appreciation for a year of hard work, but they can come with some potential liabilities.

Nagpal v. IBM Canada Ltd.: Ontario court emphasizes that resignation must be “clear and unequivocal”
November 27, 2019
The Ontario Superior Court considered if an employee’s failure to return to work after disability benefits were denied amounted to a resignation.

Ten Ways to Manage Multiple Vacation Requests During the Holidays
November 18, 2019
The holidays are a time that can prove problematic for employers who are sure to get multiple requests for vacation around this time of year.

Bill 177 Amends Occupational Health and Safety Act to Increase Fines
October 21, 2019
Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017, overhauled the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s sentencing regime.

Federal Election: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
October 19, 2019
Federal Elections in Canada: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations discussed in our blog. Learn more about the history and laws of voting.

Independent Contractor or Employee: Classifying employment in the “gig economy”
October 15, 2019
Many workers are unaware of their rights and may be vulnerable to employers who might classify them in such a way as to limit their compensation.

Is Your Workload Impacting Your Mental Health or Well-Being? What To Do If Your Employer Won’t Listen.
October 7, 2019
Workplace stress can have a very real and detrimental effect on our health, as can any ongoing stressors.

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