Cannabis Legalization: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors Whether you’ve been looking forward to this day – October 17, 2018 – or whether you’ve been dreading it, the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is officially here. Although employers have had...
The MacLeod Law Firm’s 2018 Employment Law Seminar: A ½-Day of Ford, Cannabis & Human Rights Subscribers to this blog receive a brief description of a new employment law development every two weeks. Some topics however deserve more than a cursory discussion. We...
Are All Employment & Labour Lawyers Created Equal? Are there many employment & labour lawyers in Ontario? There are many employment & labour lawyers working in Ontario – especially in large urban centers like Toronto. I go to a Christmas party each...
Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape The legalization of marijuana is expected to change Ontario’s employment law landscape in 2018. Legislation is expected to be implemented by July 2018. It is not too early for...
Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017 In 2017, the provincial legislature and Ontario judges continued to change Ontario’s employment laws. These changes resulted in higher payroll costs and a more regulated workplace. This blog briefly identifies 10 employment...
Is Your Organization Compliant with AODA? It Should Be. Here’s Why Did you know that employers with 20 or more employees are required to file a report with the Ontario government confirming they have complied with their obligations under the Accessibility with...
Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws Now that I have your attention, let me outline three things you need to know. The Ministry of Labour is devoting considerably more resources to enforcing the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) and your...
The Confusing and Unsettled Law Relating to Employee Medical Notes A proposed change to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (“the Act”) contained in Bill 148 states that an employer shall not require an employee to provide a medical note from a qualified health...