Changes to Labour Standards in Quebec – What Do You Need to Know?
What are the top five things you should know about the recent changes to labour standards in Quebec?
Long-Term Disability: Can You Make A Claim After Your Employment Ends?
Have you been injured while insured under your employer’s group benefit policy, but only realized the extent of your injury once you were no longer an employee? In this situation, can you still make a long-term disability (LTD) claim? Yes, you can. MacIvor v Pitney Bowes is a 2018 Ontario insurance case concerning the interpretation… Read more »
Class Action: Is it right for you?
People impacted by the recent OC Transpo crash may be wondering whether they are obligated to join the class action. The short answer is: you do not need to make a claim through the class action.
Update To Cannabis Law In Workplaces – What’s New?
Whereas the SFOA previously applied only to medical cannabis, it now applies to cannabis generally. The distinction between medical and recreational cannabis has been dropped. The SFOA prohibits only smoking cannabis or holding lighted cannabis in “enclosed workplaces”. “Enclosed workplaces” is defined in the SFOA as follows (emphasis added): “enclosed workplace” means, (a) the inside… Read more »
The Making Ontario Open for Business Act – What Are The Impacts?
What are the changes to the Employment Standards Act taking effect on January 1, 2019? Read about Bill 47 and what it means for employers.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Work Parties
With the holiday season upon us, ‘tis the season to talk about the night before Christmas we all look forward to at the workplace: the annual holiday work party. These celebrations come in all shapes and sizes: afternoon teas, gift exchanges, ugly sweater competitions, Christmas caroling, dinner, dancing – the possibilities are endless. Unfortunately, so too are the possibilities for things to go wrong.