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August 24, 2020

Employers may provide less compensation to an employee who works reduced hours due to a disability, without violating the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Court Clarifies Termination of Employment Contract Due to Frustration

August 4, 2020

The Ontario Divisional Court clarified an employers’ duty to accommodate employees where there is frustration of contract.

3 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health at Work

January 7, 2020

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association about 50% of the population will experience a mental health issue by age 40 and in any given year.

$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...

Mental Health in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities
November 28, 2017
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction problem. It is a leading cause Read More...

WSIB Violates Human Rights Code
November 13, 2017
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently decided that the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board failed to accommodate the needs of an inju Read More...

Disability Related Accommodation Requests: Ontario’s New Human Rights Policy
August 29, 2017
Employers are required to accommodate employees where the need for accommodation relates to a ground protected by human rights legislation. This inclu Read More...

Worker Wins Discrimination Claim After Denied Benefits Coverage for Medical Marijuana
August 7, 2017
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission rules that a union insurance fund discriminated against a disabled worker when it denied benefits coverage for med Read More...

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