In a recent decision, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has stated that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (the board) must issue a new access decision regarding security fo… To …
Yearly Archives
2023
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s ankle injury under scrutiny: Nova Scotia tribunal evaluates compensation eligibility
The Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal recently reached a verdict in a compensation claim involving a worker who suffered a right ankle sprain on September 29, 2016. The worker, …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court flushes plumbing supply company’s defense down the drain after it repeatedly stalled examinations in wrongful dismissal case
A plumbing supply company in Ontario has had its statement of defence struck by a court after it was found to be uncooperative in a wrongful dismissal case. The case …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
If companies want to stop quiet quitting they need to take burnout seriously
By Claudine Mangen, Concordia University In 2023, between a quarter and a third of Canadians are feeling burned out. Burnout has not declined compared to last year. A full 36 …
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FeaturedMental Health
Fired Toronto firefighter awarded loss of earnings benefits for work-related PTSD
An Ontario court has upheld a ruling by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), granting loss of earnings benefits to a Toronto firefighter who suffered from post-traumatic stress… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario implements new regulations to address labour shortages, enhance workplace safety
In a bid to tackle labour shortages and promote inclusivity in the workforce, the province of Ontario has recently implemented a series of regulations aimed at streamlining the employment process …
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The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of five judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective July 13, 2023. Justice Cindy Afonso was called to the bar in …
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In celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Ontario government is returning to the tradition of recognizing Ontario lawyers with the honorary title of King’s Counsel. …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Former Vancouver lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually assaulting prospective client
A former Vancouver lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for the sexual assault of a prospective client. The ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal Hearing …
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People on the MoveWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Baltej Dhillon named chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
Baltej Dhillon has been appointed as the new chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors, marking the first time a South Asian Canadian assumes this position. Dhillon, who has been a …