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Successful Dismissal for Delay Under the Class Proceedings Act: Ontario Court Examines New Automatic Dismissal Provision

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In Bourque v Insight Productions, 2022 ONSC 174, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) dismissed a proposed class proceeding for delay. The decision is noteworthy as it’s the first reported decision that...more

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Ontario, Canada Companies Beware: Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Worker Misclassification are on the Rise

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It appears there is a movement afoot in Ontario to change behavior around the classification of employees as independent contractors. ...more

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Ontario Passes Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018

On November 21, 2018, the Ontario government passed the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 (Bill 47), which introduces significant changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Labour Relations Act, 1995...more

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Bill 148 is Now the Law in Ontario, Canada

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Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which significantly amends Ontario labour and employment law, has received Royal Assent and is now law....more

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Proposed Changes to Ontario Employment and Labour Laws

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On May 23, 2017, the Government of Ontario’s Special Advisors released their Final Report from the Changing Workplaces Review (the Final Report) which outlines 173 recommendations to amend the Employment Standards Act...more

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Canada: Ontario Government's Proposed Legislation to "Create Fairer and Better Workplaces" Includes $15 Minimum Wage and Equal Pay...

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On May 30, 2017, the Ontario government issued its response to a Final Report recently released by two Special Advisors as part of their Changing Workplaces Review. This Report included 173 recommendations for amendments to...more

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