On May 19, 2020, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”) published further information on the previously announced Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (“CECRA”). ...more
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation published a notice with further information on the previously announced Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (“CECRA”). ...more
On April 24, 2020, the Federal Government provided some details about the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) for small businesses and commercial landlords which had been announced on April 16, 2020. ...more
On March 20, 2020, the Ontario government introduced an emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act which suspended the running of limitation periods, including those under the Construction Act, by...more
We previously distributed two Client Alerts with respect to the new employer obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). ...more
The Forfeited Corporate Property Act, 2015 (“FCPA”) and related changes to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) received Royal Assent on December 10, 2015 and came into force December 10, 2016.
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The cost of terminating the employment of an employee in Ontario depends upon a mixture of contract provisions, common law and statute. The rules under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 about the termination of employment...more
What state-specific laws govern the employment relationship?
The Employment Standards Act, 2000, sets out most of the minimum employment standards for provincially regulated workplaces in Ontario....more
What are the requirements relating to advertising positions?
In accordance with Ontario’s accessibility legislation, advertisements should note that employers will provide accommodations during the hiring process for...more
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Disability ,
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Medical History ,
Minimum Wage ,
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ,
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Payroll Records ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Residency Status ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Work Visas
In recent years, a number of cases have emerged in both Canada and the United States discussing new implications for companies deemed to be joint and related employers. Cases both from the United States and across Canada will...more
11/7/2016
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Franchise Agreements ,
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Franchisors ,
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Labour Relations Boards ,
NLRB ,
Staffing Agencies ,
Subcontractors ,
Temporary Employees
Ontario’s new sexual violence and harassment law, the “Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, 2015” comes into force on September 8, 2016. The new law, which arises from the Ontario Government’s report, “It’s Never...more
In an increasingly competitive business environment, it is perhaps more important than ever for employers to exercise prudence and caution in hiring and maintaining their workforce. Background checks, including criminal...more
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (the ORPP), will be a provincially-managed plan that, like the Canada Pension Plan, will be funded by equal co-contributions from both employers and employees. It will come into effect as...more
New Ontario Accessibility Laws Take Effect January 1 -
Private sector compliance deadlines under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are fast-approaching. For large organizations (50 or more employees),...more
The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 ("Bill 18") which received royal assent from the Ontario Legislature on November 20, 2014 will amend five employment law statutes, specifically the Employment Standards...more
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal in connection with a decision of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has attempted to clarify the obligation of an employer to accommodate employee needs in the context of...more
The safety and wellbeing of employees in the workplace is a concern in respect of employers of all sizes and across all sectors. This concern was magnified in Ontario after a quadruple fatality involving a scaffolding...more