fbpx
(416) 214-5111

Decoding Resignation in Ontario’s Employment Law

The concept of resignation in employment law is often more complex than it appears. A pivotal case that sheds light on this intricacy is Johal v Simmons da Silva LLP,…

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.  Disability coverage will often provide the either partial or full…

Freeze on Processing LMIA Applications for High-wage Positions in Alberta

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”), which reserves the right to refuse processing of LMIA applications on both regulatory and public policy grounds, has recently added a new policy-based LMIA…

Sexual Harassment Leads to Multiple Heads of Damages

Employers can be held liable for significant damages relating to sexual harassment.  A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal – Doyle v Zochem Inc (2017 ONCA 130) – is…

Budget 2017: Proposed Changes to Leave Entitlements & EI Benefits

The Federal Government’s newly released Budget 2017: Building a Strong Middle Class proposes changes to leave entitlements and Employment Insurance (“EI”) benefits that are relevant to employers and employees alike.…

Government of Canada announces LMIA-exempt Mobilité Francophone Stream

In a recent announcement, the Government of Canada expressed its intention to attract skilled francophone workers to Canada, with a specific view to encouraging them to settle in communities outside…

New Year, Red Tape – Electronic Travel Authorization for Foreign Nationals Coming to Canada

As of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals coming to Canada, and transiting through Canada, may have one more thing on their to-do list prior to heading to the airport.…