Formerly, the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (the “ESA”) did not require an employer to compensate a part-time, temporary, casual or contract employee the same as full-time…
The Escalating Reasonable Notice Period: What does it mean for Employers, and who are these “Exceptional” Employees?
By Tara Vasdani
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released yet another decision with respect to the reasonable notice period, and what it seems to suggest is a trend in escalating awards…
Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Domestic and sexual violence leave is now a job protected leave of absence in the workplace. Here are some things that employers can do to support employees who are victims…
Marijuana in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
After months of speculation and consultations, the Federal government announced in April their intention to legalize recreational marijuana use by July 1, 2018. While medical use of marijuana has been…
Bill 148: Rule Breakers Beware
On January 1, 2018, the most apparent change to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) brought about by Bill 148 was implemented: the minimum wage for most employees in…
Bill 148 and The Tort of Harassment
Bill 148 Brings Big and Not So Big Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 By Geoffrey Lowe In May the Changing Workplaces Review released its long-awaited Final Report, the…
Overtime Pay in Ontario – the Surprising Bare Truths: Part 2
Can An Employee Be Forced to Work Overtime? In accordance with s. 17(1) of the ESA, the maximum number of hours an employee can work in one week is 48…
Overtime Pay in Ontario – the Surprising Bare Truths: Part 1
The concept of overtime pay conjures up many misconceptions for both employers and employees. Based on our experience, the two biggest misconceptions appear to be which employees qualify for overtime…
Contractors and Unintentional Termination
By David Master
Sondhi v. Deloitte: Are document reviewers employees or independent contractors? While the issue of classification, or misclassification, of a worker is not new, the debate continues to heat up in…
Drug Testing and Whistleblower Protection
ATU, Local 113 v TTC: Court Denies Injunction In 2010, the TTC implemented its Fitness for Duty program, instituting drug and alcohol screening for employees in specified positions and reserving…