Electronic Monitoring: Employers Are Catching Sneaky Employees!
How Has Remote Work Increased the Use of Monitoring Technology? The rise of remote work has led to a corresponding increase in the use of “monitoring” technology by employers to …
Ontario’s Legal Standpoint on Airline Discrimination
Overview of recent airline discrimination Recent events involving the discriminatory treatment of black passengers on an American Airlines flight have shocked the conscience of the public about racial profiling and …
The Hidden Bias in Performance Reviews
What are performance reviews? Performance reviews are formal assessments conducted by employers to evaluate an employee’s job performance in the workplace and to provide feedback on areas of strength and …
Is This a Resignation Or a Wrongful Dismissal?
The court was recently tasked with determining if an employer wrongfully dismissed an employee who obtained another full-time job while she was laid off. Generally, unless it is explicitly stated …
Parental and Maternity Leave Top-Up Benefits
Having a child can be one of life’s most joyous milestones, yet for some, this anticipation is accompanied by feelings of financial stress and uncertainty of employment. Having a baby …
Non-Disparagement Clauses: Their Impact on Contracts
Why were employees afraid to speak out after leaving OpenAI? In recent news, OpenAI has made headlines by revising its employment contracts and removing some of the harsh non-disparagement clauses. …
Return-to-Work Policies: A Guide for All
What Are the Legal Requirements for Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Policies? As many workplaces continue to shift back to in-person work, it’s vital to focus on fair policies that …
Global News Layoffs: Corus Entertainment Cuts 35 Jobs
What is the reason for the Global News layoffs? Corus Entertainment Inc. has announced substantial layoffs at Global News, affecting 35 Unifor members across various locations in Canada. Global News …
Enbridge Layoffs: Navigating Workforce Reductions
Why is Enbridge reducing its workforce? Enbridge Inc. recently announced plans to reduce its workforce by 650 positions, citing increasingly tough business conditions. Gina Sutherland, Enbridge’s spokeswoman, confirmed the layoffs …
What are the Planned and Proposed Changes to the ESA?
The Ontario government is proposing new legislation that aims to increase fines under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and enhance job transparency for workers in the province. The proposed changes …