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Cause for Concern: Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Illegal “For Cause” Provision Invalidates Entire Employment Contract

By Chris Justice

Overview Mr. Benjamin Waksdale (“Mr. Waksdale”) worked for his former employer, Swegan North America Inc. (“Swegon”), for a period of eight months before he was terminated without cause. Like many…

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Right to Refuse Unsafe Work, Procedure, and Provincial Guidelines during COVID-19

By Chris Justice

For the most part, all provinces within Canada follow a similar procedure relating to an employee’s right to refuse unsafe work.  The below list is a number of common steps…

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Ontario Government Makes Sweeping Changes to the ESA

By MacDonald & Associates

Friday evening, the Government amended Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) through Ontario Regulation 228/20 to provide employers with some comfort that they will likely not be found to have…

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Associate Kathryn Marshall Interviewed by Global about the Return to Work Amidst COVID-19

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Federal Relief for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

By Chris Justice

With recent models suggesting the virus has hit its peak, and Premier Ford’s statement that Victoria Day may be when the province eases some of its social distancing measures, many…

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COVID-19 and Limitation Periods in the Employment Context

By Chris Justice

Overview On March 20, 2020, pursuant to the Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the provincial government suspended statutory limitation periods and procedural guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. More…

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Ontario Employer-Provided Benefits During a Layoff or Leave of Absence

By Chris Justice

In light the current COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact to the economy across the province, layoffs and leaves of absences are becoming much more commonplace. If your employer has temporarily…

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All You Need to Know About the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit

By MacDonald & Associates

The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) provides temporary income support to those who have stopped working because of COVID-19. Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Amount $500 per week or $2,000 per…

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Natalie MacDonald is Interviewed on CityNews

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From the beginning of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, MacDonald & Associates has worked and continues to work tirelessly to assist both, employers and employees, to navigate through this…

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Work-sharing Temporary Special Measures

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Work-sharing Temporary Special Measures May 4, 2020 Work-Sharing (“WS”) is an adjustment program for employers to avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in business that is beyond the…

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