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Changing the Terms of Employment

Can my employer modify my employment agreement? As we enter a new year, employers may be reviewing existing employment contracts and considering potential changes and amendments. In these situations, it…

Parmar v Tribe Management Inc. – What does this British Columbia decision mean for vaccine policies in the workplace?

On September 26, 2022, the first non-arbitral decision considering the complex matter of COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the workplace was released in British Columbia. Over the past few years, the…

Spousal Sponsorship: What Do I Need To Do To Support My Spouse’s Permanent Residency Application?

There are multiple pathways that an individual can consider when pursuing a permanent residency in Canada. In previous blogs, we have discussed Express Entry streams to permanent residency. Another stream…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION – ONTARIO ENACTS BILL 88

In our previous blog, we summarize a few of the changes proposed in the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”). As of April 11, 2022, Bill 88 has been…

What’s New with the Working for Workers Act? – Bill 88

Advancements in the digital world have had major impacts on employment relationships and how work is performed. In recognition of the changing nature of work, the Ontario government has recently…

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS WORKING FOR A TEMPORARY HELP AGENCY?

Temporary work, also known as ‘gig’ work, has been steadily increasing across Canada. Statistics Canada found that the number of temporary workers in Canada increased by 50 per cent between…

Mental Health in the Workplace – What are an Employee’s Rights?

Monday, January 17th, otherwise known as Blue Monday, has just passed. The third Monday of January has been named the saddest day of the year due in part to the…

INFECTIOUS DISEASE EMERGENCY LEAVE REGULATIONS EXTENDED AGAIN

Back in March 2020, the Ontario Government passed legislation to implement the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation  (also known as IDEL) to allow employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for…