The Canadian Human Rights Act does not contain a provision akin to that of Ontario’s Human Rights Code specifically permitting a plaintiff to plead a human rights complaint within the body…
How to be Fair and Reasonable in all Aspects of the Employment Relationship
The most successful workplaces are those built on open, honest communication between employer and employee. They are guided by principles of fairness and reasonable standards applied by both parties. Too…
Gail Galea as THE face of Moral and Punitive Damages
By Tara Vasdani
Gail Galea (“Gail”) began her career at Wal-Mart in 2002. Hailed as a “rising star”, and one of the mega-corporation’s MVP’s, it wasn’t long before she was known for her…
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…
Termination during Probationary Period and OHL Players’ Class Action for Classification and Wages
By David Master
Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd: What are the implications of being dismissed during the probationary period? By David Master The “probationary period” is one of the most misunderstood concepts…