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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…
Can an Employer Use Your Genetic Material Against You?
Modern testing techniques mean that it is possible for individuals to access highly intimate data about not just their current…
Is an employer liable when they provide a negative reference?
Over the last year, courts in Ontario have provided two important decisions regarding the consequences for providing negative references. These…
Can employees get compensation when a job offer is revoked?
A recent case from the British Columbia Supreme Court is a useful reminder that employers can be responsible for compensation…
Can an Employer Force an Employee to visit a Doctor of their Choice?
The Ontario Court of Appeal has refused to overturn a decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal which stated that…
Canadian Human Rights Act Expands to Include ‘Gender Identity’ and ‘Gender Expression
The Canadian Human Rights Act has officially added “gender identity” and “gender expression” to the list of protected grounds. This…
2017 – The Year of the Employee in Canada
The year 2017 is turning into a remarkable year for labour and employment laws. This is because governments across the…