Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
With the recent expansion of legislation permitting the production, sale and use of marijuana for medical purposes, employers should begin […]
Employment Standards
What If Your Independent Contractor Is Really a Dependent Contractor?
Many employers hire independent contractors to assist in their workplace and in most cases, the assumption is that doing so […]
Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review
In May, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour commenced what is being called the “Changing Workplaces Review”. The review is intended to […]
Another Ontario Termination Clause Decision in Favour of Employees…
The Ontario Divisional Court recently affirmed the lower court’s decision in the case of Miller v. A.B.M., an important case […]
Required New ESA Poster for Ontario Workplaces
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has prepared and published a new Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) poster entitled “Employment Standards […]
BC and Ontario Employers Take Note: Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes
Ontario Last fall the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 was amended to index increases to the minimum wage to Ontario’s […]
On the Radar Screen: the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014
As we reported in a previous blog post that can be found here, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy […]
The Dangers of Unpaid Employment in a Start-Up Company
Unpaid internships were discussed in an April 8th posting in this blog and it is clear that most Ontario interns have […]
Compliance Reminder – New Statutory Leaves in Ontario
Employers should be aware that effective as of October 29, 2014, statutory leaves of absence in Ontario under the Employment […]
Significant Changes Proposed to Ontario’s Workplace Laws
Ontario’s government introduced workplace legislation on July 16, 2014 that would affect five labour and employment statutes in the province. […]
Join us May 1st for Dentons’ Spring Employment and Labour Law Update
Please join us on May 1st for a complimentary seminar /webinar on the following topics: July 1st Deadline Looming: How […]
Upcoming Ontario Ministry of Labour blitzes
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has announced several upcoming blitzes during which it will ensure that employers in specified industries are compliant […]