Whether and how to respond to union proposals and requests to bargain are among the important questions employers face when confronting the many health, safety and economic threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic....more
On February 1, 2017, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) released a new policy statement on medical documentation and disability-related accommodation requests.
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the...more
A recent case from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Gordon v. Altus Group Ltd., serves as a reminder that employers should not exaggerate facts when asserting a defense of “just cause” termination....more
A number of employment requirements set forth under the Integrated Accessibility Standards (“IAS”) will become effective on January 1, 2016. This will be the latest phase of the staggered implementation of the IAS...more