In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) confirmed that employers may not impose requirements on job applicants that violate the Human Rights Code (the “Code”), including…
Employers that decide to end an employee’s employment must provide a significant period of guaranteed employment to the individual so that they can find another job or if the employer…
An employee’s salary is generally a fundamental component of an employee’s contract, and an employer cannot unilaterally change a fundamental term of employment in a contract without being at risk…
Refresher on Wrongful Dismissal A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee’s employment is terminated without adequate notice or pay in lieu of notice. If an employee has been wrongfully dismissed,…
Disability leaves happen and the reality is that they are difficult to manage, both for employees and employers. Unfortunately, communication often breaks down in these situations and it then becomes…
With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, including the upcoming legalization of edible cannabis products, cannabis users have more and more questions about the use of weed in the…
A recent case of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRT) serves as a cautionary note to employers with respect to the hiring of foreign workers. Specifically, the OHRT makes it clear…
You may be aware of two common terms often used to describe the actions of an employer who violates the rights of an employee at the time of the termination…
In general terms, an employee is wrongfully dismissed when an employer breaches a term or several terms in the contract of employment, or a statute provision or rule in employment…
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