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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…
If my company does not consider me an employee does that mean I am entitled to nothing if they let me go?
No it’s not that simple. A company may believe that you are not entitled to severance but it’s very possible…
Labour Day – It all Started in Canada
Labour Day has an important and long history in Canada and North America. The holiday can be traced to 1872…
Supreme Court Upholds Employer’s Right in Drug Addiction Termination Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that an employer was within its rights to terminate an employee’s employment who had a…