Blog Victims of violent crimes in Ontario can receive compensation for criminal injuries, including compensation for loss of income 5 years ago 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 5 years ago 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 5 years ago 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? 5 years ago 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 5 years ago Two Bills proposing significant amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code were recently tabled by the Ontario Legislature. Should the… Bill 47 Receives Royal Assent 5 years ago Further to our previous report on the Ontario government’s plans to repeal the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148),… Federal workplace regulators respond to #MeToo 5 years ago In 2015, Ontario introduced Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act to address workplace violence and sexual… Contract Language: Courts’ Decisions May Surprise You! 5 years ago There are often circumstances where you look at a contract and it’s tempting to be confident as to how a… Work for a federally regulated employer? Changes are coming to your employment 5 years ago Employees in Canada are either “provincial” or “federal” when it comes to employment rights. What this means is that your… Next» « Previous