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Québec’s Workplace Health and Safety Laws and Workers Working Remotely from Québec

In the growing employment landscape where a significant proportion of workers perform their work remotely, it is important that employers…
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In Separate Decisions, Arbitrators Uphold Reasonableness of COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Termination for Non-Compliance with Vaccination Directive

In March 2022, the Ontario Government ended several COVID-19-related public health measures, including mandatory mask requirements for most indoor settings,…
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Canada Without Barriers to Accessibility by 2040

On November 27, 2018, the House of Commons passed Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, also known…
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Ontario introduces legislation to limit compensation increases in the public sector

On June 5, 2019, the Ontario government introduced Bill 124 – An Act to implement moderation measures in respect of…
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Employee’s breach of confidentiality relieves employer of obligation to pay - “Settlements in labour law are sacrosanct” - Arbitrator

A recent arbitration decision highlights the important role that confidentiality plays in labour dispute settlements. In Acadia University and the…
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May 11, 2019 - Dr. Millicone identifies primary fatigue factors, air transport

TOP STORY Industry expert identifies primary fatigue factors   CTA DECISIONS Application – Icelandair ehf, on behalf of itself and EuroAtlantic…
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The existence of concurrent criminal charges does not stop the statutory limitation period from running

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will prove to be very useful for employers as it…
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Arbitrator Determines Termination of Nurse for Addiction-Related Narcotics Theft Discriminatory but Reinstatement not an Appropriate Remedy

In the recent case of Humber River Hospital v. Ontario Nurses’ Association, (December 2018) an arbitrator considered the complex issue…
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Bill 66 receives Royal Assent – More changes to ESA now in effect

Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2019, received Royal Assent on April 3, 2019. As discussed in a previous Focus…
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Ontario government launches public sector compensation consultations – wages to be “modest, reasonable and sustainable”

On April 4th, the Ontario government announced that it would be consulting with public sector employers and collective bargaining agents “on…
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