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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…

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TORT LAW AND THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

In the workforce, it is crucial to understand the foundations that make up a relationship between an employee and an employer. In layman’s terms, an employment relationship is essentially an…

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…

IS THERE A “RIGHT TIME” FOR YOUTH TO JOIN THE WORKFORCE?

As the workforce continually adapts to new generations of workers entering and leaving, many traditions that were seen as norms in the past are no longer the norms we see…

BEING TRANSPARENT, ABOUT PAY TRANSPARENCY

Pay transparency is often viewed as a “taboo” topic of conversation. Employees can veer away from the subject, simply due to a fear of being judged for what they earn.…

Are Commissioned Employees Entitled To Overtime Pay?

Discussions surrounding the topic of commission can frequently cause confusion amongst employees. While an employee may understand that they receive a commission, it may remain unclear as to how their…

Tips to Strengthen Your Workplace Policies

As an employer, it is critical to consistently review your workplace policies to ensure that they are up to date and in accordance with relevant legislation that governs human rights,…

FILING A WORKPLACE COMPLAINT

According to the Ontario Health and Safety Act (“OHSA“), employers have a duty to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for their employees. As part of this duty, employers must…

Do I Need to Sue if I Think I’m Entitled to Further Compensation at Termination?

Many employees are deterred from requesting additional compensation from employers upon termination.  This is largely because employees assume that they can only secure damages after a drawn-out period of expensive…