New Law Proposed: Transparent Hiring & Vacation Pay
On Nov. 14, 2023, Ontario introduced Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (Bill 149), for first reading, meaning it is not yet law. Two important aspects of the proposed legislation include: Transparent hiring: The bill would require employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings and to inform candidates if artificial intelligence (AI) […]
The Importance of Robust Investigations in Harassment Claims
A recent legal decision out of Quebec is a reminder to employers of the importance of thorough investigations for allegations of sexual harassment — even if the incident occurs outside the workplace.
LSO Business Law Summit: Employment Law Update
Swann Law is presenting the Employment Law Update at The Law Society of Ontario Business Law Summit. What’s in store? Non-Competition and Lingering Work from Home Issues. Join us at 130 Queen St W, Donald Lamont Learning Centre, Suite 100, Toronto ON
Employee Termination Entitlements
In Ontario, when an employee is terminated, the employer is legally required to provide certain entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
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Case: Court awards fired trucker >$500,000
A truck company must pay a former worker more than $500,000 after Ontario’s Court of Appeal confirms that independent contractors are entitled to the balance of their fixed-term contracts. Following the contractor’s firing just 7 months into a 72-month contract, a trial judge awarded him the balance he would have been paid for the remainder […]
Maternity Leave Struggles
A Canadian Border Services Agency dog handler told CBC News she was “terrorized” after fighting a maternity leave rule.
Employers: Human Rights Dispute
Employment-related disputes and human rights complaints can have a profound impact on an organization. These types of serious issues demand more than just advice; they require a resolute defense.
Rule One: Document Everything
As an employment lawyer, I can’t stress enough the importance of having a solid paper trail when filing a workplace complaint in Ontario. Learn how to make one.
Poll: 3 / 5 Canadians experienced more workplace related stress than in 2022
A recent poll shows that three in five Canadian workers are experiencing more workplace-related stress this year than last. Global recruitment firm Robert Walters, which polled more than 2,500 employees, said the main stressors identified include hefty workloads, lack of job stability, and feeling unsupported by employers. The poll revealed that 60% of respondents reported […]
What constitutes undue hardship?
What constitutes undue hardship? It refers to a situation where the accommodation is too disruptive to business operations or otherwise onerous for the employer. For example, if the accommodation would require significant financial costs or fundamentally alter the nature of the job, it may be considered undue hardship and, therefore, not required.