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Canadian Labour and Employment Law for the U.S. Practitioner: 2013 Annual Supplemental
3rd ed., Arlington, VA: BNA Books
Michelle MacGillivray was a contributor to the authors: Douglas Gilbert, Brian Burkett, and Moira McKaskill.
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Social Media and Privacy in the Workplace
The explosion in the popularity of social media has revolutionized the way in which we interact with the world. From Facebook to Twitter, the use of social media allows us to instantaneously connect with others on an unprecedented scale. Today, we...
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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Will Your Organization Be Ready?
On January 1, 2012, the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (the “Customer Service Regulation”) made pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”) will apply to all private sector organizations in Ontario with one or more...
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Beware of Damages for Loss of LTD Benefit Coverage
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision, Brito v. Canac Kitchens, highlights the significant risk faced by an employer when a former employee becomes disabled during the notice period, but after long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits have been discontinued. Mr. Brito was...
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Employer Obligations on Election Day – Thursday, October 6, 2011
With the next provincial election scheduled for October 6, 2011, we are writing to remind employers of their obligations under the Ontario Election Act. By law, an employee who is eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours for the...
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Update on Labour and Employment Law in Saskatchewan
1. Abolishment of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal: Amendments to The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, S.S. 1979, c. S-24.1 (the “Code”), were assented to May 18, 2011 and proclaimed into force July 1, 2011. The most significant change to the...
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Workplace Safety: The Workplace May Be Larger Than You Think
Your organization owns and operates a number of malls. Employees ensure that the mall parking lots are well lit and the lighting regularly maintained. In the winter months, they diligently plough and salt the lots to provide safe and easy...
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Workplace Codes of Conduct: Necessary and Enforceable?
Human resources professionals may be asked to develop a “code of conduct” (a “Code”) for their organization. Codes are an expression of an organization’s values and they outline the behaviour expected of employees and others. In recent years, the impetus...
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Employer Obligations on Election Day – May 2, 2011
With the next federal election scheduled for May 2, 2011, we are writing to remind employers of their obligations under the Canada Elections Act. By law, an employee who is eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours for the...
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Court Confirms Just Cause at Common Law Does Not Automatically Disentitle Dismissed Employee to Statutory Termination and Severance Pay
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has recently confirmed that an employee who is terminated for just cause at common law is not automatically disentitled to statutory termination and severance payments. In Oosterbosch v. FAG Aerospace Inc., the Court was...
