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Voting time: Employers’ obligations on election day

An Ontario provincial election has been called for June 12, 2014. Employers should be aware that, under the Ontario Elections…
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Childcare obligations fall within “family status” under Canadian Human Rights Act – Federal Court of Appeal releases Johnstone and Seeley decisions and clarifies scope of protection – parental obligation vs. personal choices

In the most recent, and perhaps the final chapter of two federal human rights cases dealing with childcare obligations (Attorney…
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Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

On July 1, 2014, Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will come into force.  The legislation regulates a variety of activities,…
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Bill C-45 Canada Labour Code amendments came into force on April 1, 2014

Effective April 1, 2014, significant amendments made under the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 to Part III of the Canada…
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Supreme Court of Canada refuses to reduce wrongful dismissal damages by employee’s pension benefits

In IBM Canada Limited v. Waterman (December, 2013) the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a decision by the British Columbia…
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Arbitrators impose strict consequences for breach of confidentiality in settlement agreements

Labour disputes in Ontario are often resolved by the parties entering settlement agreements.  Such agreements not only resolve the dispute…
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Arbitrator upholds termination for employee breach of trust and abuse of benefits

In cases of employee dishonesty, particularly those related to misuse of employer benefits, there are few mitigating factors that can…
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Collective agreement interpretation turns on adage – “words have to have meaning”

A recent arbitration decision provides valuable insight into the legal approach to collective agreement interpretation.  Although such agreements are often…
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Ontario proposes sweeping legislation to protect vulnerable workers

On December 4, 2013, the Ontario government introduced Bill 146, referred to as the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy…
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Ontario Court awards human rights damages in wrongful dismissal action

The Ontario Superior Court has awarded human rights damages in a civil action for wrongful dismissal.  In Wilson v. Solis…
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