Secret Recording Proves “Untruthful, Misleading” Conduct
Mr. Teljeur was employed as a General Manager for Pinestone Resort (“Pinestone”) in Haliburton, Ontario for a period of just [...]
Rise In Maternity Related Terminations Exposes Vulnerability Of Pregnant Workers
Issues ranging from demotions to terminations highlight need for stronger legal protections In the often turbulent world of employment law, a dismissal [...]
OHSA Penalties Possible Without Workplace Accident
The Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA") and its regulations establish essential standards for workplace health and safety in Ontario. Non-compliance can [...]
Alberta Human Rights Commission Appoints New Members
By Order in Council dated June 20, 2024, the Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed five new members and reappointed [...]
Canada’s New Greenwashing Laws Enacted
On June 20, the federal government passed amendments to the Competition Act (Act) that target "greenwashing" (i.e., making untested or unsubstantiated claims [...]
Greener On The Other Side: Proposed Environmental Amendments To The Competition Act
Bill C-59, currently before Parliament, promises significant changes to the Competition Act (the "Act"). Among the proposed amendments are three additions that [...]
When Is Enough Enough?! Salanguit v. Parq Vancouver Tells Us When A Complaint Has Been Reasonably Handled
We often hear horror stories about workplace complaints being handled poorly – instances where employers don't act, investigators miss the [...]
Rolling Out Gen AI In The Workplace
Gen AI is here. This may feel very abstract and irrelevant to many of our employees but may be a [...]