Co-Author, “Record of Offences as a Ground for Human Rights Protection”
The Canadian Bar Association, Labour and Employment Law Perspective
Availability of Tort Claims in Employment Actions Restricted by Ontario Court of Appeal Ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled, in a decision dated May 28, 2010, that an employer cannot be sued in tort for negligent infliction of mental distress. The ruling reversed the 2008 trial decision of Ontario Superior Court Justice...
Workplace Violence – Occupational Health and Safety Obligations
Introduction Most of us will spend one-third of our active lives at work. Work is a source of fulfillment, both emotionally and financially. Maintaining the workplace in compliance with a complex system of statutory and common law obligations is a...
Workplace Violence – Occupational Health and Safety Obligations
Introduction Maintaining the workplace in compliance with a complex system of statutory and common law obligations is a constant source of challenge to Canadian employers, including charities and non-profit organizations. Workplace violence is one of the areas that receives broad...
Ministry of Labour Releases Guidelines in Relation to the Workplace Violence and Harassment Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has released a set of Health and Safety Guidelines titled “Workplace Violence and Harassment: Understanding the Law – Health and Safety Guidelines” (Guidelines) to assist workers, supervisors and employers in understanding their new obligations...
