News & Analysis

A Canadian court recently issued a welcome decision for employers struggling to balance their obligations under occupational health and safety and human rights legislation regarding medical cannabis use and work in safety-sensitive positions.

Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, received Royal Assent on April 3, 2019.

On March 15, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) abolished the tort of harassment

It appears there is a movement afoot in Ontario to change behavior around the classification of employees as independent contractors.

Employers with employees in Ontario often ask about legislative requirements under various employment statutes, including mandatory policies, training and postings.

Employers considering terminating long-term employees in Canada should be aware of two relatively recent decisions.

Quarterly employment law updates from Canada

Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2018. As we embark on a new year, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a new employment standards poster to coincide with recent legislative changes due to Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act.

On December 6, 2018, Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 (“Bill 66”), passed First Reading.