ASAP
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November 3, 2022

Ontario, Canada Introduces Bill Prohibiting Strike by School Board Employees Represented by CUPE

In an unprecedented bid to prevent school board employees represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees from proceeding with a strike planned for early November 2022, Ontario introduced Bill 28, Keeping Students in Class Act, 2022.

Dear Littler
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November 2, 2022

Dear Littler: Do We Need to Make Employee Restrooms Available to Customers?

A customer claiming to have a medical condition wanted to use our private employee restroom. Must we allow this?

Insight
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November 2, 2022

Employment Law Update 2023: New Compliance Obligations for the New Year

2022 is coming to a close, and the new year will be here before we know it. Which new employment laws will take effect on January 1, 2023?

ASAP
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November 1, 2022

Canada’s Competition Act Will Soon Criminally Prohibit Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements Between Unaffiliated Employers

On June 23, 2022, Canada’s Bill C-19 received Royal Assent and amended Canada’s Competition Act. As of June 23, 2023, the amendment will prohibit wage-fixing and no-poach agreements among certain employers.

ASAP
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November 1, 2022

Ontario, Canada Makes Changes to COVID-19 Requirements for Long Term Care Homes

As of October 14, 2022, Ontario updated its COVID-19 requirements for long term care homes, including lifting the active screening requirement for visitors and caregivers upon arrival.

Podcast
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October 28, 2022

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Law Firm Antiracism Alliance: Police Brutality

Nicole LeFave, Vinay Patel and Garrick Chan share their experience with Jenny Schwendemann of working on a collaborative effort through the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance.

Insight
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October 28, 2022

Canada’s Proposed Modern Slavery Act Would Impose Significant Annual Reporting Obligations on Certain Private-Sector Entities

The Modern Slavery Act would require certain government institutions and private-sector entities to report annually on measures they have taken to prevent and reduce the risk that they or their supply chains are using forced or child labour.

Podcast
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October 27, 2022

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Littler | PCS Assistance with Ukraine

Tomasz Rogala and Marcin Sanetra, Littler | PCS attorneys and Lavanga Wijekoon discuss the legal assistance Littler’s Poland attorneys have given Ukrainians fleeing the recent conflict there.

Insight
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October 27, 2022

Ontario, Canada Court Confirms Sexual Harassment Not an Independent Tort

Court confirmed that sexual harassment is not an independent tort in Ontario and an employer cannot be held vicariously liable for sexual harassment.

Podcast
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October 26, 2022

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Pet Rescue

Mike Dissinger and Jenny Schwendemann tell the story of how Mike’s love of dogs led him to start working with a pet rescue organization in Las Vegas (as well as taking home a new pup in the process).

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