The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed an application against the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and one of its employees that alleged employment discrimination due to disability… Free …
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Rogers ordered to hand over information on termination packages, HR practices to former worker in wrongful dismissal suit
Rogers Communications has been ordered to hand over information on termination packages for all employees who had more than 25 years’ service and were terminated without cause in a two-year …
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The Law Society of Ontario honored several distinguished individuals with a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Call to the Bar ceremonies held earlier this month. An LLD …
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Law Society of Ontario issues reminder about amendments to mandatory disclosure rules in the Income Tax Act
In the Budget Implementation Act 2023, the federal government has expanded the mandatory disclosure rules in the Income Tax Act (ITA). The impact of these changes may not be limited to tax practitioners …
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Court reporter, denied late starts to drop kids off at school, wasn’t discriminated against: Tribunal
A former court reporter wasn’t discriminated against on the basis of family status when his employer denied his request for a late start because he needed to drop his kids …
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Thomson Reuters awarded $166 million contract by Ontario government for digital justice platform
Ontario’s justice system is set to undergo a transformative revolution as the provincial government has awarded Thomson Reuters a $166 million contract to develop an innovative digital platform. This cutting-edge …
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Ontario lawyer suspended indefinitely for failing to co-operate in sex-for-services complaint
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended from practice indefinitely until he fully complies with an investigation into alleged misconduct that included offering legal services in exchange for sexual favours. The …
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Ontario court grants employer interim recovery of funds in alleged six-figure fraud case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued an order for the interim recovery of funds in a case involving Covenant Group Ltd. and an alleged fraudulent incident. The ruling …
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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds $550,000 award to worker in fixed-term contract dispute
A lower court ruling that awarded a worker more than $550,000 because the 72-month fixed-term contract did not have a termination provision has been upheld by the Ontario Court of …
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How to respond to an Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy 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 …