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Legal practitioners should take their own advice and seek legal representation for employment matters
Most lawyers would be quick to warn a self-represented litigant of the dangers associated with representing themselves in court, especially…
Improved Workplace Harassment and Violence Framework for Federal Employees
With all the allegations of sexual harassment in Hollywood coming to light this past month, the timing of Bill C-65…
What Can Immigration Officers Review When I Am At The Canadian Border?
Travelling through Canadian borders can induce anxiety for some travellers. With security screening a top priority for agencies like the…
Employers Can Pay a Heavy Price for What they Say in Interviews
A lot is said in an interview, and sometimes it can come back to bite an employer. A recent decision…
Employers cannot always rely on mitigation to reduce liability
In Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc. the Ontario Court of Appeal imposed limitations on an employer’s ability to rely on…
Canada Europe Labour Mobility Is Now Law
Canada and Europe are officially subject to a free trade agreement (CETA). The agreement officially came into effect on September…
Disability, Pension and Severance Pay
A significant number of employees in Canada receive disability coverage and/or pension payments as a component of their employment benefits. …
Major changes to Ontario Labour Laws Get Closer
Ontario continues to get closer to a major rework of the labour laws. The legislation, known as the Fair Workplaces,…
Why was Chelsea Manning denied entry to Canada? Canadian entry laws.
The recent case of Chelsea Manning has brought light to Canada’s immigration laws as it relates to entry for those…