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Pornography at work: Just Cause for Termination?

A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“the court”) decision in Tagg Industries v. Rieder, serves as a sobering reminder of…

Immigration Canada Relaxes Post-Graduation Work Permit Program Guidelines

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has imposed new guidelines, effective for all post-graduation work permit applications received on or after…

Are Longer Notice Periods for Terminated Employees Becoming More Common?

Employees in Canada who have their employment terminated are entitled to be provided with either notice of the termination of…

More options for Employers looking to facilitate Global Mobility: The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership ("CPTPP") entered into force on December 30, 2018 when six of the…

Victims of violent crimes in Ontario can receive compensation for criminal injuries, including compensation for loss of income

Many people are unaware that the Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) exists or of how it operates. This initiative…

Tougher Laws Relating to Impaired Driving to Permanent Residents and Foreign Workers

Starting on December 18, 2018, Canada significantly increased the penalties associated with a conviction of impaired driving. The Criminal Code…

Changes to Canada Labour Code Set to Come into Effect in 2019

Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, No. 2 (the “Bill”), received Royal Assent on December 13, 2018. The Bill, affects…

Is Your Employer Giving You Enough Time Off for the Holidays?

The holiday season is upon us. Many people use this time to take a break from work, to travel and…

Human Rights Bills Address Genetic Traits, Police Records, & Immigration Status

Two Bills proposing significant amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code were recently tabled by the Ontario Legislature. Should the…