The common myth that short-term employees only qualify for minimal severance is being regularly debunked by courts across Canada, according to Stuart Rudner. “This is something that employment lawyers have…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySpotlight Story
New return-to-work obligations for both employers and employees in British Columbia
By Melanie Samuels, Sharla Johnson and Lisa Andersen | Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP In 2022, the BC legislature introduced Bill 41 which set out a host of amendments to…
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The holiday season can bring festive cheer to the workplace, and an opportunity to relax and celebrate with your teams. But it is also rife with legal challenges for employers…
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ELAO’s Thirst for Knowledge conference and gala draws hundreds – sessions now available for on-demand viewing
The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) recently hosted its annual Thirst for Knowledge (TFK) conference and gala in Toronto. “This year, the ELAO expanded the decades-old meeting of employment…
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FeaturedSpotlight StoryWorkplace Violence
What are the standards that employers are responsible for when it comes to harassment?
By Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm In Ontario, employers have specific responsibilities regarding harassment in the workplace under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). Employers have a responsibility to ensure…
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FeaturedSpotlight StoryWrongful Dismissal
Courts have repeatedly breached 24-month cap on notice periods, specialized skills might be the factor: Rudner
In several recent decisions, courts have awarded workers reasonable notice periods that extend beyond 24 months — which has widely been viewed as an unofficial cap on damages, barring extraordinary…
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Changing an employee’s job duties without updating their employee contracts can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
By Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Employment contracts are a critical component of the relationship between employers and employees. They outline the expectations and obligations of both parties, including…
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ADR can be faster, easier route to find amicable solutions to workplace disputes: Rudner
Workplaces are complex environments — and fertile ground for disputes. But courts aren’t the only way to settle disagreements between management and workers when things go south. Alternative Dispute Resolution…
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Turning down the heat: Third-party mediation can resolve workplace conflict, repair relationships
By Todd Humber Disputes in the workplace are inevitable. From contract misunderstandings to workplace harassment claims, they can be financially and emotionally taxing for employers and workers alike. In the…
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By Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm As an employer, receiving a notice of investigation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MOL) can be a stressful…