Required New ESA Poster for Ontario Workplaces
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has prepared and published a new Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) poster entitled “Employment Standards […]
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BC and Ontario Employers Take Note: Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes
Ontario Last fall the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 was amended to index increases to the minimum wage to Ontario’s […]
An Offer They Can’t Refuse – The Dangers of Recruiting High Level Employees
An employer is paying the price for dismissing an employee who was recruited with an attractive job offer. Bruce Rodgers […]
The Dangers of Unpaid Employment in a Start-Up Company
Unpaid internships were discussed in an April 8th posting in this blog and it is clear that most Ontario interns have […]
Join us May 1st for Dentons’ Spring Employment and Labour Law Update
Please join us on May 1st for a complimentary seminar /webinar on the following topics: July 1st Deadline Looming: How […]
Not Quite an Eye for an Eye – Judge rules that Employee’s “Kick in the Butt” Excuses Co-Worker’s Punch in the Mouth
Does a “kick in the butt” excuse a punch in the mouth? That was the question facing the Court in […]
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
Employer avoids liability for harassing texts sent by rogue employee In an interesting decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario […]
Upcoming Ontario Ministry of Labour blitzes
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has announced several upcoming blitzes during which it will ensure that employers in specified industries are compliant […]
Beware the Unpaid Intern – He/She May be Eligible for Pay
The issue of unpaid internships is becoming a growing concern for both employers and Ministry of Labour Inspectors. Recently, the […]
Compliance Reminder – Accessibilty for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) has been around for a while. So what’s the big deal now? […]
Human Rights claims in the Ontario courts – Now What?
Way back in 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Code was amended to permit human rights claims to be piggybacked onto […]
Fight over reduction of GM retiree benefits not over
General Motors of Canada suffered a blow this summer when an Ontario court held that GM was not entitled to […]