Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | June 19, 2026
When "Back to the Office" Becomes Constructive Dismissal: Lessons from the B.C. Court of Appeal
In Cressey Construction Corporation v. Parolin, 2026 BCCA 199, the Court confirmed that a long-standing work-from-home arrangement may become an enforceable term of employment and that an employer's unilateral decision to revoke that arrangement can amount to constructive dismissal.
Article | June 19, 2026
Updated Collective Bargaining Ontario Reports: A Positive Step, Still Work to be Done
On April 21, 2026, Collective Bargaining Ontario (CBO) launched its new redesigned Reports resource, an interactive database of wage trends and other information relating to collective agreements in the province. While there are still some apparent flaws that need to be ironed out, overall the new CBO Reports could be a helpful resource for labour lawyers who assist clients with collective bargaining and interest arbitration, and potentially also legal research for disputes about interpretation of collective agreement provisions.
Legislative Update | June 19, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 15
New LSO Treasurer: The OBA congratulates Shalini Konanur, who was elected on June 17 as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-27 term. She will take office at the June 25 Convocation. As Treasurer, Ms. Konanur is committed to advancing access to justice and removing barriers for the public and the professions.
Article | June 19, 2026
No Splitting the Cheque: Common Employer Doctrine Upheld on Appeal
In Boyce Estate v. 2113626 Ontario Inc. (Hampton Inn and Suites), 2026 ONCA 323, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld the application of the common employer doctrine in the context of a wrongful dismissal claim. This decision is a good reminder that complex corporate structures are not meant to unjustly or unlawfully shield employers from liability.
Article | June 19, 2026
Court Awards Over $22 Million in Damages in Class Action Involving Widespread Surveillance Cameras in a Private Health Clinic
In J.C. et al. v. Jugenburg et al., 2026 ONSC 3061, the court found that a plastic surgeon breached his duties to patients and intruded on their privacy by installing surveillance cameras throughout his clinic. This is the first time a court has found that recording footage alone, even if it was not viewed or shared, can result in liability for the tort of intrusion upon seclusion. The court awarded $21.5 million in aggregate damages for the class of roughly 7,000 patients for intrusion upon seclusion, and $1 million in punitive damages.
Article | June 16, 2026
Introducing your 2026 Susan Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law Winner: Bill Carter
In this edition of the OBA Health Law’s Section Insider, we spoke with the 2026 recipient of the Susan Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law, Bill Carter. Here’s what he had to say.
Article | June 16, 2026
Inheritance Inequality: The Legal Gaps Transgender Beneficiaries Experience in Succession Law
This article by Liz Kieffer, an incoming 3L law student at Osgoode Hall Law School, explores problems that may arise when testamentary documents misname or misgender transgender individuals, and makes recommendations to amend Ontario law to ensure that the intention of the will is carried out.
