2SLGBTQ+ Human Rights in the Workplace
Canada has made positive steps towards extending legal protection to members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in recent years (for a timeline of key legal decisions and events that have contributed towards the progression of these rights in Canada, see here). The employment relationship, however, is still inherently imbalanced, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals can be particularly vulnerable to… Read more »
Trademark 101 – How do I make sure my preferred business name is not taken?
While it is stressful for many people going through this COVID-19 pandemic, and lockdown forcing many of us to work from home, this pandemic allows us to have more spare time at home. If you are like me, you may be thinking of many different ideas, including ideas for starting up a new business. Now, after coming up with a new business idea and a new business name,… Read more »
Am I entitled to vacation pay while on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave?
Many employees have been using the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for almost one year. By now, those employees should have received their accrued but unused vacation pay (4% or 6% of gross wages earned during a 12-month vacation entitlement year) for the previous “vacation entitlement year”. Your “vacation entitlement year” is typically the recurring 12-month… Read more »
Vaccine Hesitancy and Parenting
Non-Unionized Employees Can Bring Superior Court Actions for Wrongful Dismissals
Andrew Montague-Reinholdt has had an important win this week in the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision, Pearce v. Canada (Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces). Mr. Pearce was a non-unionized federal public service employee. He argued constructive dismissal against his employer, who fell under the “undesignated Separate Agency” category pursuant to the Federal Public… Read more »
Janice Payne on CTV News
Can workplaces require their employees to be vaccinated? This question is top of mind for employers as the vaccine rollout continues across the country. Watch as Janice Payne discusses the balance of employee rights and employer obligations that must be considered.