We are regularly asked for comments on employment issues of the day, and regarding high-profile cases we are involved with.
Below are posts, media appearance and other employment law updates from Swann Law.
If you believe you were wrongfully dismissed, deciding whether to file an Employment Standards Act (ESA) claim with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour or a civil claim in court depends on the outcome you’re seeking.
Job interviews are stressful enough, but it’s especially uncomfortable when a potential employer asks an inappropriate question.
Under the Code, employers have a duty to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and practices, as long as the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? The distinction is critical for understanding your rights, benefits and tax obligations.
Workplace policies that govern things such as makeup, hairstyles, or clothing can raise questions of discrimination based on sex, gender identity and expression, religion and as other human rights grounds.
Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, it is illegal to discriminate against a person based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
