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Discrimination of Foreign-trained Professionals: the ‘Canadian experience’

by Nicole Simes | May 16, 2016 | For Employees

Discrimination of Foreign-trained Professionals: the ‘Canadian experience’ Canada is a diverse country. Many people arrive here hoping to practice the profession in which they were trained abroad. However, there are often barriers to doing so. A recent decision out of...

Termination Clause Enforceability: When a Hypothetical Situation Can Result in Real Damages

by Nadia Halum | May 10, 2016 | For Employers

Termination Clause Enforceability: When a Hypothetical Situation Can Result in Real Damages In recent years, Ontario courts have been confronted with the question of whether termination clauses that may violate statutory minimum entitlements under the Employment...

The Dreaded Performance Improvement Plan

by Nicole Simes | May 9, 2016 | For Employees

The Dreaded Performance Improvement Plan We often receive calls from employees who have received a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). This can be a stressful time and employees may feel worried about their employment future. Understanding the law about performance...

Physical Assault and Trans Slurs Compensated With Only $15,000

by Nicole Simes | May 3, 2016 | For Employees

Physical Assault and Trans Slurs Compensated With Only $15,000 Unlike several US states, in Ontario, individuals may use the washroom of their gender identity, not biology. Despite this protection, transgendered Ontarians continue to experience horrific treatment from...

Keeping Safe At Work

by Katelyn Weller | Apr 28, 2016 | For Employees

Keeping Safe At Work Today, April 28, is a National Day of Mourning across the country for workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work related incidents. For many of us, we spend the majority of our time at work. Five out of seven...

Housing providers reminded of their obligations under Human Rights Code

by Nadia Halum | Apr 19, 2016 | For Employees

Housing providers reminded of their obligations under Human Rights Code Although most human rights cases arise in the context of employment, according to the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), people also have the right to equal treatment when buying, selling,...

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Assessing your risk

by Katelyn Weller | Apr 18, 2016 | For Employees

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Assessing your risk We often get calls from employees who are thinking about leaving their employment, have left their employment, or have been terminated, and are considering working for a competitor or starting their own...

Keeping Tips in the Servers’ Pockets – New Protections Under the Employment Standards Act

by Katelyn Weller | Apr 12, 2016 | For Employees

Keeping Tips in the Servers’ Pockets – New Protections Under the Employment Standards Act For servers, tips generally form a significant part of their income. Pooling tips is a common practice in the restaurant industry whereby a server is required to contribute a...

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