Getting “Schooled” in Responding to Requests for Exemptions to Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Recently in Michalski v. McMaster University the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a challenge to…
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Province introduces rights for workers previously treated as independent contractors
Amongst several other changes, Bill 88 would guarantee “gig workers” – such as Uber drivers…
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Overview of Ontario’s COVID-19 response measures implemented and coming into effect this month
So far in 2022 there are a number of COVID-19 response measures employers, businesses, and…
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Major discussions and developments in Ontario employment law in 2021: year in review
The first three areas of employment law examined below have been much discussed throughout 2021;…
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Working for Workers Act – it’s official
On Nov. 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act (WWA) with Royal Assent expected…
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What the courts have decided to date regarding workplace vaccination policies
To date we don’t have a court decision on the merits of an employer’s vaccination…
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Mandatory disclosure and voluntary vaccination policies upheld at arbitration
Beyond it being Remembrance Day, November 11, 2021 is memorable for the fact that Arbitrator…
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Can you legislate work-life balance?
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development recently introduced legislation that if passed would,…
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Ontario’s Vaccination Passport – What Every Business Should Know
On September 1, 2021, to confront the health and safety challenges arising from the Delta-driven…
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Mandatory Vaccination Workplace Policies Score Card: What’s the Score?
Everything connected to COVID-19 is fast evolving. The issue of public support for and the…
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