The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an employee’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of family status and reprisal contrary to the Human Rights Code (HRC).
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday established in response to injustices inflicted on First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation in Canada.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed a trial court’s finding that the City of Sudbury exercised due diligence and therefore was not liable under OHSA for a traffic accident caused by a general contractor.
The Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 will come into force on July 1, 2025. The Ontario Government also filed O Reg 344/24 under the DPWRA (Regulation), which contains further rules and obligations.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld a summary judgment decision that an employee’s refusal to comply with their employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements resulted in the frustration of the parties’ employment relationship.
Court of Appeal for Ontario allowed aggravated damages for an employer’s bad-faith conduct during an employee’s dismissal in the absence of medical evidence identifying a diagnosable psychological injury.
Canadians have always been enthusiastic about the Olympics as both participants and hosts. In 1976, Montreal was the first Canadian city to host an Olympics when it hosted the Summer Olympics.
This quarter, the newsletter includes updates from 49 countries, featuring developments pertinent to various regional and industry-specific labor and employment issues.
