Are Workplace Relationships Illegal?
Toronto Mayor John Tory has resigned due to a workplace relationship with a former member of his staff. This has raised questions about whether workplace relationships are illegal and when …
Remote Work Ban at Twitter – What are Your Employee Rights?
Since he purchased Twitter, Elon Musk has been taking a hard line with employees. He has told them there will be “difficult times ahead” but has also now mandated a …
City of Burlington Mandates Mandatory Masks Again: Your Rights
Recently the City of Burlington re-launched a mandatory indoor mask policy for the City’s employees, effective from November 28, 2022, to January 8, 2023, throughout the winter holiday season. Does …
Negotiating Severance Pay for C-Level Executives
Why C-Level Executives Should Always Have an Employment Lawyer Review Their Severance Package For C-level executives, severance pay usually consists of a wide range of components, including but not limited …
Departing Employees Be Aware: Risks of Taking Clients from Former Employer
Workers may well know the recently passed Ontario legislation (Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021) that generally prohibits non-compete clauses in employment agreements. However, this prohibition has exceptions, and …
TTC Drops Vaccine Mandate
The Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) has decided to drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate that has been in place for approximately one year. In September 2021, the TTC introduced a vaccination …
CUPE Strike: What Are Working Parents Rights If They Have to Stay at Home Due to School Closures?
Many people are probably confused about the recent twist during the recent CUPE strike – the Ontario government just announced that it would revoke the controversial back-to-work legislation, Bill 28. …
Mistreatment of Employees at Dismissal Might Come at a Cost
Being let go from your job unexpectedly can be stressful and difficult for any employee. In a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice case, the court has reinforced that employers …
What is Quiet Firing and How is it Different From The Trending Quiet Quitting?
As the topic of quiet quitting continues to be discussed in most workplaces and news outlets, we are also seeing a new phrase pop up: “quiet firing”. Employees doing the …
Workplace Discrimination – Ontario Transgender Teacher Sparks Controversy by Wearing Prosthetic Breasts in Class
Media outlets have been circulating a recent video clip from an Ontario high school of an Ontario transgender teacher wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and visible nipples. The video was filmed …