At the recent Legalweek New York conference, Clio, a provider of cloud-based legal technology, unveiled the 2024 edition of its Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report. This comprehensive study…
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Fill out the form below and pay via credit card to get instant access to the on-demand sessions from the TFK Employment Law Conference, put on by the Employment Lawyers…
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FeaturedMental Health
Former soldier awarded compensation for pain, suffering related to anxiety disorder from harassment and sexual assault
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board of Canada has awarded compensation for pain and suffering to a Canadian Armed Forces veteran suffering from anxiety disorder, pointing to a sexual assault…
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Aird & Berlis has announced that Dillon Collett, Sean Green, Cathy Jares, Naomi Mares, Felix Ng, Alexandra Raponi and Josh Suttner have become partners of the firm. Dillon Collett is a…
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KPMG, a global network of professional services firms, has announced its acquisition of the Montréal-based law firm Sweibel Novek Rabbat, L.L.P. (S·N·R), marking a significant expansion of its legal services…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada enacts global treaty to end workplace violence and harassment
Canada has officially put into action the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 (C190), a landmark global treaty aimed at eradicating violence and harassment in the workplace. This significant move…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa launches campaign to promote inclusive workplaces for persons with disabilities
The Canadian government is stepping up efforts to boost workforce diversity and inclusion with a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the hiring of persons with disabilities. Announced by Minister…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Black Canadians still face racism at work despite progress, KPMG survey finds
Despite ongoing efforts by Canadian companies to foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces, a significant majority of Black Canadians continue to experience racism and microaggressions on the job, according to…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Why Elon Musk’s ‘self-driving’ of Tesla’s board and its decision to pay him $56B collided with the law – and what happens next
By Justin P. Klein, University of Delaware Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick has blocked Elon Musk’s US$55.8 billion pay package, which Tesla’s board of directors approved in…
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court rejects employer’s motion to replace witness, blasts affidavit written by articling student in wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rejected a motion by Open Storage to replace a witness in a wrongful dismissal case, leaving the company liable for costs. The case,…