Health Canada estimates that by 2024, 450,000 Canadians will be authorized to use medically-prescribed marijuana. Pending legalization may also create an increase in people “self–medicating” and casually using marijuana. The…
Bill 132 & AODA
Bill 132 (Sexual Violence And Harassment Action Plan Act): New Employer Obligations Regarding Policies and Investigation of Harassment Bill 132, which we have been discussing for some time now, comes…
Ending Discriminatory Dress Codes
My favourite part about the intersection between Employment and Human Rights Law is its dynamism. It is constantly evolving to respond to new challenges – or perhaps more accurately, respond…
Damages for Workplace Sexual Harassment on the Rise
A recent decision by one of the Ontario Superior Court’s newest judges shows an encouraging trend towards higher awards for workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault. Damages In Silvera v….
The Curious Case(s) of Sexual Harassment in Ontario Workplaces
In the past year since the Jian Ghomeshi affair, we have seen media reports of parliamentarians being disciplined for sexual harassment, as well as the Board Chair of the Pan…
When It Rains It Pours: 2 Major Employment Law Decisions in One Day
Two major decisions were released today by both the Supreme Court of Canada addressing the issue of mandatory retirement, as well as the Ontario Court of Appeal addressing the issue…
Accommodation: Are You Part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’?
Natalie recently posted an article on the Huffington Post Blog discussing the current issue of accommodating child and elder care. Having both parents at work is the norm, which means…
Quebec’s Charter Of Values
TRY IT IN THE WORKPLACE – GOOD LUCK! Ban the kippah, the turban, and the hijab, and in 5 years, we will assimilate you. That is exactly what PQ leader,…
Limiting Liability for Employers: Put it in a Contract
Most employers want to attempt to limit their liability to an employee upon the termination of employment. To do that, many will provide an employment contract to the employee, believing…
2013 – Human Rights Explosion
Human rights have become one of the hottest topics in employment law this year. This year alone, we have witnessed broad acknowledgement of discrimination and harassment on the prohibited grounds…