Supreme Court Rules that Mounties have the Right to Engage in Collective Bargaining 19 février 2015 Andrew Reynolds On January 16, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark decision in which the Court ruled that Mounties have the right to engage in meaningful collective bargaining with their employer.
Social Media and the Workplace: Tweeting with Caution 19 février 2015 Dean Ardron In the last ten years social media has exploded into popular culture and has entered almost every aspect of daily life. The question of how this relates to workplace law remains open.
Guidance from the Court of Appeal on Working with Expert Witnesses 19 février 2015 Brian Wasyliw Concern about the impartiality of expert evidence seized the spotlight when a trial decision issued last year in Moore v. Getahun criticized legal counsel for getting too involved in the preparation of an expert’s written report. The decision sent shockwaves through the legal community and among those who provide expert testimony. Fortunately, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has restored relative calm in a recent decision.
What a Difference a Month Makes 20 janvier 2015 Tom Gorsky While the notion of a fixed term employment contract may seem like a straight-forward matter, this is not always the case. How a fixed term contract may come to an end without further liability requires careful drafting, monitoring and action. Even when this appears to have been the case, one Alberta-based employer suffered a rude and expensive surprise due to its failure to strictly adhere to the precise terms of the agreement (Thompson v. Cardel Homes Limited Partnership).
Top 5 Labour and Employment Cases of 2014 20 janvier 2015 Danny Kastner A synopsis of the most important decisions from last year
The Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal Issues Four Decisions Dealing with the AODA 20 janvier 2015 Karen Jensen The License Appeal Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) provides some much needed guidance regarding the potential penalties for non-compliance with the AODA.
The Duty of Honesty and Good Faith in Contractual Relations: Case Comment on Basin v. Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71 20 janvier 2015 Hugh Scher and Jeff Childs The Supreme Court expands the principle of good faith as a general organizing principle.
The Court of Appeal Lets Deference Prevail 20 janvier 2015 John Stout Ontario Court of Appeal Reviews two OLRB Decisions
Workplace Investigations - Don't Add Insult to Injury 15 décembre 2014 Kevin Robinson Conducting investigations has become a necessary reality of the workplace. When conducted properly, an investigation can be a valuable tool in assisting employers in making decisions and reducing liability.
Three New Job-Protected Leaves Now in Force 18 novembre 2014 Andrew Reynolds On October 29, 2014, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Leaves to Help Families), 2014 (“Bill 21”) came into force. Bill 21 amends the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 to provide for a number of new job-protected leaves.