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Emond Harnden Recognized by The Globe and Mail as One of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026

We’re proud to share that Emond Harnden has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026…

Supreme Court Upholds Labour Arbitrators' Exclusive Jurisdiction to Hear Human Rights Complaints Arising from Collective Agreements

Can a unionized employee file a complaint before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for disputes arising from the interpretation,…

Ontario Government Tables Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021

On October 25, 2021, the Ontario government tabled Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which passed First Reading…

Ontario Government Releases Digital Vaccination Certificate App and QR Code System

Focus readers will recall that the Ontario government previously announced that proof of vaccination would be required in order for…

Government Clarifies Employment Insurance Information Relating to Employee Refusal of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

On October 15, 2021, the federal government updated its Employment Insurance (EI) information relating to circumstances in which an employee…

Ontario Divisional Court Refuses Ontario Nurses’ Association’s Request to Amend Chief Medical Officer of Health Directives

In Ontario Nurses’ Assn. v. Chief Medical Officer of Health (Ontario), 2021 ONSC 5999, the Ontario Nurses’ Association (“ONA”) sought…

Federal Government Announces Mandatory Vaccine Requirement for Federal Workforce and Federally Regulated Transportation Employees and Travellers

On October 6, 2021, the federal government announced mandatory vaccination requirements for the federal workforce and for federally regulated transportation…

Ontario Government Mandating Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Home Staff

On October 1, 2021, the Ontario government announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all in-home staff, support workers,…

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates

On September 22, 2021, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) released a policy statement on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and…

Time Off for Voting: Employer Obligations on Election Day

The federal election has been called for Monday, September 20, 2021. Employers should be aware that, under the Canada Elections…

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Former Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without Proper Licence: Police

TOP STORY A former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights over nearly 17 years without a necessary licence, Peel Regional Police say. Former Air Canada captain charged after allegedly flying hundreds of flights without proper licence: police | CBC News Decisions Compensation, delay, interest – Pelletier Thériault c. Westjet […]
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Acceptance of Offer by Email Created Binding and Enforceable Settlement, Despite Employee’s Failure to Sign Release

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can become legally binding through clear and unequivocal email correspondence, even where a formal release has not yet been signed.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Aviators

TOP STORY Allison Couch always knew aviation was where she belonged.  As the daughter of an aircraft maintenance engineer, she had ample exposure to the industry and grew up fascinated with flying machines.  Inspiring the next generation of women aviators – Skies Mag Decisions Grievance, premium pay, day off – Association des pilotes de lignes aériennes c Air Transat A.T. Inc., 2026 CanLII 52452 (CA SA) […]
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Quebec arbitrator upholds total prohibition of recreational cannabis use for cabin crew

TOP STORY The union grieved the prohibition of recreational cannabis use for safety-sensitive positions – including flight attendants and service directors – in Air Transat’s zero-tolerance policy implemented following the legalization of cannabis in 2018. In her decision, the arbitrator reiterated the right of an employer to implement workplace policies subject to the KVP test and compliance […]
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Training related to access to airports’ restricted areas not “training” under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY The Union representing flight crew filed a grievance arguing that time spent renewing the ID card required to access airports’ restricted areas should be compensated as time worked. It also claimed that the training required by the Toronto Airport during the renewal process should be deemed to be training counting towards flight hours […]
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