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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 16, 2017