Secret Recordings In The Workplace
A recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Shalagin v Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 BCCA 373 ["Shalagin"], affirmed a
Purchaser In The Driver’s Seat: Ontario Court Of Appeal Enforces Commercial Non-Compete
In a recent decision, Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v Cooke [Sims]1 the Ontario Court of Appeal ("ONCA") upheld a non-compete clause
HRTO Decision Offers Insights Into Employer Obligations To Accommodate Scheduling Requests On The Ground Of Family Status
How far does an employer have to go to accommodate employees' scheduling requests on the ground of family status? The
Court Overturns Job Terms Added After Offer Acceptance
The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled against an employer who added restrictive employment terms after an employee had accepted a
City Of Greater Sudbury Exercised Due Diligence In Construction Site Fatality As Appeal Dismissed By Ontario Superior Court Of Justice
A long-awaited decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) was released on August 23, 2024, dismissing an appeal
Can Backfire If Not Carefully Managed — Especially In The Public Sector
Rate hikes have affected affordability, the job market is more competitive, and remote work is the norm for many organizations and industries.
Be Careful What You Say! Recent HRTO Decision Underscores The Importance Of Confidentiality And Non-disparagement Clauses
A recent decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the "HRTO") serves as an important reminder that breaches of confidentiality
A Sigh Of Relief For Owner-Employers?
ONSC upholds City of Sudbury's due diligence defence In R v Greater Sudbury (City), 2024 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of