Episode 5: Paid sick leave for Canadian workers
Despite the uncertainty of the last few months, the Canadian economy is finally reopening and employees are returning to work. Tune in […]
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August 26, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in General
August 10, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in COVID-19, General
Episode 4: Written employment agreements – benefits and pitfalls to avoid
In episode four of the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, host Alison Walsh is joined by Sarah Sobierajtodiscuss the benefits of written […]
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July 22, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in COVID-19, General
Podcast Episode 3: Managing remote working risks
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted what it means for an employee “to go to work.” Instead of physically being in the […]
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July 21, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in Employment Standards
Another Termination Clause Bites the Dust
Employers do not usually draft employment contracts with the future in mind. However, in a recent decision, the Ontario Superior […]
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July 15, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in General
Podcast Episode 2: Supporting remote working
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted what it means for an employee “to go to work”. Instead of physically being in the […]
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July 08, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in General
Podcast Episode 1: COVID-19 workplace safety plans
Across Canada we are seeing some COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and business begin to reopen. Whether businesses are currently operating […]
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June 22, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in Employment Standards
Employers Beware: Your severability clause may not save your enforceable “without cause” termination provision
On June 17, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal made a significant ruling in the decision of Waksdale v Swegon […]
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June 15, 2020 by Henry Chang
in Immigration
President Trump to Sign Presidential Proclamation Temporary Prohibiting the Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants
Introduction As previously reported, President Trump signed the Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the US Labor […]
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May 25, 2020 by Jonathan Mor
in COVID-19
Transport Canada issues new requirements regarding face masks for persons boarding flights to Canada
Introduction Transport Canada’s latest order is Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, […]
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May 21, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in Labour
Recalling Ontario Employees from Layoff
Employers affected by the economic downturn of COVID-19 may be using temporary layoffs to manage their workforce during their business […]
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