Jurisdictional Issues In Maritime Employment Law
The Federal Court of Canada's recent decision in Konteft v. Lower Lakes Towing Ltd., 2024 FC 96 (CanLII) confirms that maritime employment law
Ontario’s Divisional Court Overturns Arbitrator’s Unreasonable Decision In Workplace Sexual Harassment Case
A concerning arbitration decision has been quashed on judicial review. Five Metrolinx employees had their employment terminated in 2021. The
Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Cracks Down On Workplace Discrimination With Highest General Damages Award To Date
A recent decision by the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal (the "Tribunal") has sent a clear message that it will not
Court Rules In Favour Of Employee In Dismissal Dispute
The Ontario Superior Court ruled in favour of a dismissed employee and found the employer breached their duty of good
At Long Last: A New Legislative Framework For Policing In Ontario Coming Into Effect April 1, 2024
Bottom Line On 1 April 2024, more than five years after receiving Royal Assent, the Ontario Government's Comprehensive Ontario Police Services
Mastering Termination Clauses: Navigating Ontario’s Employment Legal Maze
Under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA"), employment contracts must comply with certain minimum standards regarding termination, including notice of termination
Small Claims Court Confirms That Accepting New Employment During A Lay-Off Doesn’t Automatically Imply Resignation
A recent ruling from the Ontario Small Claims Court offers valuable insights for employers regarding what constitutes wrongful dismissal for
Supreme Court Of Canada Decides That Exclusion Of Managers From The Québec Labour Code Is Not A Breach Of The Charter
In a recent decision, Société des casinos du Québec inc. v. Association des cadres de la Société des casinos du Québec, the