The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered an independent medical exam of an employee who claimed in his wrongful dismissal action that he could not mitigate his damages by seeking alternative employment because of a mental health condition.
The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) features developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues around the world.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion or DEI is now a prominent aspect in many workplaces in the United States, and sensitivities on certain issues can differ dramatically between America and other countries.
The latest binge watch for many of us at GQ|Littler was the Netflix hit, “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” which follows a year in the life of NFL’s Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team.
The UK Government published its Employment Rights Bill within its 100-day deadline on October 10, 2024, announcing that it had unveiled significant reforms to employment rights.
Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice held that because a termination for cause provision in an employment contract defined “cause” more broadly than does the Employment Standards Act, 2000 it was unenforceable.
Littler’s seventh annual survey report explores the top issues impacting the European workplace – from national election outcomes and the rapid adoption of AI to ESG initiatives and emerging compliance challenges.
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a volunteer’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression contrary to the Human Rights Code (HRC).
On September 29, 2024, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) introduced a new resolution aimed at enhancing the efficiency and fairness of employment dispute resolutions in Brazil.