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Amendments to Criminal Code expand corporate criminal liability

Bill C-45 received Royal Assent on November 7, 2003 and will be proclaimed into law in early 2004. The Bill…
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A "blatant abuse of process" - Supreme Court of Canada rejects bid to reinstate employee convicted of sexual assault

The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously dismissed the union’s appeal in City of Toronto v. CUPE, Local 79 (November…
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Employee who resigns in mid-year wins pro-rated share of annual profits

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal has once again demonstrated the importance of clarity in employment contracts.…
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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds validity of termination clause for independent contractor

The importance of written agreements in limiting an employer’s liability on termination of an employment-like relationship has once again been…
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Liability for the actions of others considered by Supreme Court of Canada in trio of sexual abuse cases

In three decisions released on October 2, 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada has considered a number of issues that…
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Ontario Labour Relations Board: boycott of school board staffing plan is a strike

If a teacher’s union successfully urges its members not to apply for certain staff positions, is the resulting boycott a…
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Ontario government issues discussion paper on hours of work

On January 19, 2004, the Ontario government announced its intention to introduce legislation that would ensure that employees cannot be…
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Stressed bank employee wins Wallace and mental distress damages

A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice once again demonstrates the increased willingness of courts to grant…
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Occupational health and safety alert - "officially induced error" defence narrowed

Many accused corporations charged with occupational health and safety, or other regulatory, offences point to reliance on past official advice…
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Appeal Court denies "Wallace" damages to unsuccessful candidate of "sloppy" hiring process

Readers of FOCUS will recall the important Supreme Court of Canada decision in Wallace v. United Grain Growers (see “Fairly,…
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