We are pleased to announce that Darren Avery has been recognized in the Top Safety Leaders Under 35 | Young Achievers 2024 special report by Canadian Occupational Safety magazine. This report celebrates the exceptional contributions and achievements of the top safety leaders under 35 across Canada. The award highlights the next generation of leaders who are […]
Bottom Line On June 20, 2024, two pieces of federal legislation received Royal Assent and became law: Bill C-58 Bans Replacement Workers in Federal Workplaces Bill C-58 amends the Canada Labour Code to prohibit federally-regulated employers from hiring any employees, or engaging any contract workers, to perform all of part of the duties of an […]
BOTTOM LINE On May 24, 2024, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “OLRB”) released its decision in Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association v Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. This decision provides guidance as to when teachers have the right under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) to refuse unsafe work due to […]
A monthly bulletin specifically designed to help employers stay up-to-date on the latest global workplace trends. For the most recent global employment law updates from L&E Global, please visit Employment Law Tracker – July 2024.
It was a pleasure welcoming Bennett (BJ) Jensen to our office to speak about the amazing work of Egale Canada both fighting for and advancing the rights of LGBTQ2S+ communities. What an energizing Pride conversation!
Bottom Line Pay equity is a broad concept based on the idea that different jobs can be valued and compared to redress systemic gender discrimination in compensation. It is an ongoing process applicable to most Ontario employers, and requires more than simply a lack of discrimination in wages between men and women (also referred to […]
Bottom Line Today, the Supreme Court of Canada (“Court”) released its decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, holding that public school boards in Ontario are “inherently governmental” and therefore subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this case, that meant that two teachers had s. […]
Overview As we previously wrote about here, on March 21, 2024, the Ontario Government passed the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (“Working for Workers Four”), which amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 and the Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory […]
Overview Effective May 6, 2024, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) introduced significant changes to its pre-hearing procedures that will affect the way employers and workers alike manage appeals under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The WSIAT introduced these changes to improve efficiency, sustainability, and timely adjudication for parties litigating in the […]
Bottom Line In Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario v. Ontario (Ministry of the Attorney General), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court (the “Court”) held that an arbitrator misapplied the test in determining whether a workplace investigation discriminated against an employee. The Court ultimately set aside the arbitrator’s decision […]
We are proud to announce that David I. Wakely, Jamie Knight, and Donald Jarvis have once again been selected as among the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Labour, Employment & Benefits 2024. This accolade is given to expert practitioners who have advised on some of the world’s most significant and cutting-edge legal matters. Congratulations to […]
Pride month is here! This June and year-round, we celebrate the achievements and limitless potential of the diverse and vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community and individuals working to build a more equal, inclusive world. We are proud to support equality and inclusivity within the legal profession and beyond.