Ever since vaccines have become widely available, many employers have implemented mandatory vaccination policies. Recent arbitration decisions like Unifor Local 973 v Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited and Power Workers’ Union …
Studies show that approximately 1 in 5 Canadians struggle with a mental health issue, and many of these issues manifest themselves in the workplace. A person’s job is often a …
Jennifer Valentyne, a Canadian broadcast personality, has recently spoke out against her alleged experience of gender discrimination in the workplace, which ultimately led to her dismissal. In a 13-minute video …
In most cases, it is safe to assume that a party’s first offer is not its best offer. Negotiating your severance package is often necessary to ensure you are getting …
As an employee, if you are terminated without cause, you are owed termination pay and maybe owed severance pay, pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Oftentimes, termination pay …
In the recent decision by the Superior Court of Ontario in Russell v The Brick Warehouse case, the court has taken a firm stance against employers that fail to meet …
In a recent summary judgment motion (Kraft v Firepower Financial, 2021 ONSC 4962), Daniel Lublin successfully obtained 10 months’ compensation for a 34-year-old niche salesperson with 5.5 years of service …
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has provided various social benefit programs, including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”). However, it was unclear whether CERB payments should be reduced …
The Canadian government has announced its Budget 2021, which includes the introduction of the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP). This program will provide a subsidy to offset a portion …
COVID-19 has resulted in massive change in the workplace and has forced employers and employees to reconsider the fundamentals of the employment relationship. Overall, if you have questions about your …
