A human rights application alleging employment discrimination due to disability against the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has been dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario because a similar case …
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2023
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Legal News
Federation of Law Societies mandates remote ID verification technology for lawyers by 2024 to combat fraud
In a move to enhance the security of legal transactions, the Federation of Law Societies has mandated that starting from January 31, 2024, lawyers must verify their clients’ identity using …
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Legal News
Law Society of Ontario announces slight decrease in fees for lawyers, paralegals for 2024
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced a slight decrease in licensing fees for lawyers and paralegals as part of its 2024 budget, which was approved on Oct. 26 …
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The Honourable Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, a decision met with praise and commendation from the Law Society of Alberta. Bill Hendsbee, KC, President …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Judge rejects claim of bias in Sobeys wrongful dismissal case after declaring mistrial over photo of Charles Manson
An Ontario judge who declared a mistrial in a wrongful dismissal case against Sobeys after the plaintiff’s counsel displayed an image of Charles Manson on a computer screen has rejected …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
Ex-sales rep takes tire companies to small claims court over commissions; court orders audit
In a recent decision by the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia, a former commercial sales representative claimed that Andy’s Tire, Scotia Tire, and A-1 Tires owed him unpaid commissions. …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights tribunal advances harassment, discrimination claim against Hamilton school board despite WSIB coverage debate
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has rejected an attempt by the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board to have an application related to sexual harassment and disability discrimination in employ… …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
How Canadian companies can use tech to identify forced labour in their supply chains
By Cory Searcy, Toronto Metropolitan University; Grant Michelson, Macquarie University, and Pavel Castka, University of Canterbury Levi Strauss Canada is yet another company facing allegations of forced labour in its …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Alberta introduces legislation to expand use of ‘software engineer’ title
Alberta is set to broaden the eligibility criteria for the use of the title ‘software engineer’ in a bid to fuel the technology sector’s rapid expansion within the province. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to introduce legislation mandating salary range disclosure, AI use transparency in hiring
The Ontario government is set to table new legislation that would compel employers to disclose expected salary ranges in job listings, aiming to provide job seekers with enhanced clarity during …