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Supreme Court rejects finding of discrimination based on lack of evidence showing connection to prohibited ground

August 11, 2015

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in a case involving an allegation of racial profiling clarifies the…

Vicarious liability claim provides warning to employers sponsoring staff parties – employers must ensure supervision and control

August 5, 2015

Employer-sponsored staff parties and social events are seen to be an opportunity for organizations to show appreciation and to build…

Ontario Courts continue to award human rights damages in civil claims for wrongful dismissal

July 30, 2015

In the most recent case involving a discrimination claim “piggybacking” on a civil claim for wrongful dismissal, Silvera v. Olympia…

Canada amends PIPEDA

July 28, 2015

On June 18th, Canada enacted amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)bringing into force new obligations…

Another hefty penalty under Canada’s “anti-spam” law - Porter Airlines agrees to pay $150,000 for alleged violations

July 10, 2015

In a news release dated June 29, 2015, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) announced that Porter Airlines Inc.…

Ministry of Labour to tackle health and safety in the construction industry – establishes Construction Health and Safety Advisory Group

June 30, 2015

In a News Release issued May 21, 2015 the Ontario Ministry of Labour announced the establishment of a Construction Health…

Ontario introduces police record checks legislation – limits the release of non-criminal information

June 23, 2015

On June 3, 2015, Bill 113, the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, carried first reading. If passed, the legislation…

Ontario Labour Relations Board dismisses union’s single employer application: “no evidence of any meaningful erosion of the union’s bargaining rights”

May 28, 2015

In a recent decision, the Ontario Labour Relations Board refused to exercise its discretion to declare that two construction companies…

New ESA requirements come into force on May 20, 2015 – Information Poster and Self-Audits

May 14, 2015

On May 20, 2015, employers governed by the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) will be subject to additional compliance obligations…

The 2015 Federal Budget: the View from a Pension and Benefits Perspective

May 7, 2015

The Federal Budget, tabled on April 21, 2015, introduced several measures in the area of pension and benefits that are…

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