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Ontario's Bill 16, Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, receives Royal Assent

Bill 16 (the Budget Bill) received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010, introducing the new Public Sector Compensation Restraint to…
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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal rules against mandatory retirement

In 2009 the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) released its most recent decision in Vilven v. Air Canada. The…
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Bill 168 amendments to the OHSA receive Royal Assent – workplace violence and harassment provisions to come into force June 2010

On December 15, 2009, Bill 168, which amends Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) to address workplace violence and…
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Ontario's cell phone ban for drivers and liability implications for employers

Ontario’s ban on the use of hand-held devices while driving will take effect on October 26, 2009.  The cell phone…
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Ontario Court awards $500,000 damages for manager's assault on employee

In December 2008, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded Marta Piresferreira, a former employee of Bell Mobility Inc., more…
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Emond Harnden -Bill 168 amendments to the OHSA - Ontario tackles workplace violence and harassment

On April 20, 2009, the Ontario government introduced amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to address workplace…
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Supreme Court of Canada rules ambiguity fatal to non-competition clause

In January 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Shafron v. KRG Insurance Brokers (Western) Inc. (2009).…
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Businesses, unions and employees invited to submit comments on modernization of Canada Labour Code

On February 13, 2009 the federal government released its “Discussion Paper on the Review of Labour Standards in the Canada…
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Bill 139 – New Rights for Temporary Workers, New Obligations for Temporary Help Agencies

On December 9, 2008, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 139, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Temporary Help Agencies), 2008. The…
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Voting time: Employer' obligations on election day

The federal election has been called for October 14, 2008. Employers should be aware that, under the Canada Elections Act,…
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