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Quick Update on Disconnecting from Work Policy

While we’re sure you’ve already heard all about the Disconnecting from Work legislation introduced in Ontario last year, we felt it was time for a little reminder. Last year, employers who had 25 or more employees as of January 1, 2022 were to have their Disconnecting from Work Policy implemented by June 2, 2022. But […]

Working from Home and Sick Leave Abuse

A recent arbitration decision – ICBC v. MoveUP (Canadian Office and Professional Employees’ Union Local 378) (Mundy Grievance) – highlights how sick leave abuse by employees could be cause for termination, even when employees work from home. By way of background, a unionized employee, who was working from home, requested the Saturday of the August long weekend […]

Federally Regulated Employers Catch a Break

The Federal Government has extended the layoff period temporarily to accommodate employees who have been laid off during the current pandemic. Previously, employers could temporarily lay-off their employees for up to three months if no recall date was provided, or for a period of up to six months if they provided an expected recall date […]

When an Employee Changes Their Mind

August 15, 2019 The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overturned a 2018 judgment and allowed an employee to revoke what had been a clear resignation based on a change in circumstances. In English v Manulife Financial Corporation, Ms. English (64 years old) was an employee of Manulife Financial Corporation for 9 years. The company announced its […]

Good News! Severance Pay Based on Ontario Payroll Only!

May 23, 2019 As most employers who operate in Ontario are aware, in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended (the “ESA”), an employer who terminates an employee without cause must provide an employee with statutory severance pay if: The employee has five years of service or more; and The employer has […]

Say Goodbye to the 24 Month Reasonable Notice “Limit”!

February 14, 2019 A very recent case from Ontario is an indication to employers that the 24 month “limit” on reasonable notice no longer exists. The Judge in Dawe v. Equitable Life Insurance Company awarded Mr. Dawe 30 months of reasonable notice and expressed that he would have awarded even more! Here’s why: Mr. Dawe […]

Legal Pitfalls in Recruitment

Date Delivered: October 25, 2017 Topic: Legal Pitfalls in Recruitment Did you know that a Facebook search of an employment candidate can give rise to possible legal liabilities?  Were you aware that verbal statements made in an effort to entice a prospective employee can create a legal headache down the road?  Do you truly know […]

When a resignation is too good to be true…

February 16, 2017

Hands off, employers! There are new rules affecting tips and gratuities in Ontario!

July 21, 2016

Common Sense Returns?

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