Ontario Court of Appeal: Lessons About Termination Clauses
In a recent decision, Nemeth v. Hatch Ltd 2018 ONCA 7, the Ontario Court of Appeal, upheld a termination clause finding that is was enforceable.
Supreme Court: Increased Potential Liability for Harassment
Supreme Court: Increased Potential Liability for Harassment Recently, the Supreme Court issued a significant decision expanding the nature of possible harassment and discrimination claims. The Case In British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk, 2017 SCC 62,...Broader Protections From Harassment While Working
The Supreme Court recognizes that harassment and discrimination can occur at work whether coming from a boss, co-worker, or fellow contractor.
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work In the wake of workplace sexual assault allegations against Patrick Brown, I continue to reiterate what employers of any kind can do to try and prevent and discourage sexual harassment and sexual assault at work. Given the...Due Diligence and Why It’s Important
Due Diligence and Why It’s Important Employers have various obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“the OHSA”), including the very broad, catch-all duty to take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances to protect workers. When there is...WSIB Benefit Changes Effective January 1, 2018
Claiming benefits through WSIB because of harassment or bullying at work just got much easier.