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Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers? – Here’s What You Need to Know!
February 1, 2018
For employers seeking to fill labour or skill shortages, foreign workers can be a valuable resource. However, the law governing the hiring and managem Read More...

$270,000 Fine Upheld on Appeal in OHSA Case
January 24, 2018
A recent Ontario appeal decision serves as a reminder that courts in Occupational Health and Safety Act cases can award fines higher than what the pro Read More...

Protection Against Workplace Discrimination Broadened
January 11, 2018
Can an employee claim workplace discrimination against an employee from another company? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) c Read More...

Proposed Amendments to Ontario’s Human Rights Code
December 26, 2017
Bill 164 is a Private Member’s Bill which seeks to amend the Ontario Human Rights Code to include immigration status, genetic characteristics, polic Read More...

York Region Open for (Retail) Business on Public Holidays
December 22, 2017
On November 16, 2017 the Regional Municipality of York passed the controversial Holiday Shopping Bylaw, which permits retail businesses in York Region Read More...

The Validity of Perpetual Contracts Upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada
December 20, 2017
The Supreme Court recently affirmed the validity of perpetual contracts under Quebec law. In Uniprix inc. v. Gestion Gosselin et Bérubé inc., the Co Read More...

New Legislation Alert – Bill C-65 designed to prevent workplace harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces
December 12, 2017
Sexual harassment and violence have dominated the media of late. Women and men have come forward with public allegations of harassment and assault aga Read More...

Taxi Company Not Liable for Driver’s Sexual Assault
December 5, 2017
In Ivic v. Lakovic, 2017 ONCA 446, a taxi driver was accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in the taxi. To what extent is the employer liable for Read More...

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