Can My Employer Change My Work Schedule?
The answer to this question will largely depend on whether your contract has any provisions concerning the change in work schedule. If there aren’t any such provisions, as is the …
Quitting your job requires more than providing two weeks’ notice. Here are the legal landmines to avoid
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL Questions about what the new workplace will look like are a key theme in 2022 as employees return to the office in larger numbers. …
Right to Disconnect and a Rule Against Non-Compete Agreements
On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government announced the passing of new legislation, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“WWA”), which will have significant implications on employment law. The WWA …
OHL Vaccination Policy – Mandatory Vaccination Policies of OHL and NFL
The Ontario Hockey League (“OHL”) has recently released its COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all OHL Community Members to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the commencement of …
Can an Employee Claim Constructive Dismissal for a COVID-19 Layoff?
Under the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave regulations of the Employment Standards Act, an employee placed on layoff or reduced hours as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is not to …
Vaccination Policies at Work: Can You be Fired for Refusing a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Employers’ duty to maintain workplace safety with vaccination policies in place Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, …
If an Employee Refuses to Appear on Camera, What Steps Can an Employer Take in Response?
First off, it would be wise for employers to build an in-camera requirement into contracts, job descriptions and/or workplace policies. This is far from the be-all-and-end-all, but every little bit …
Can Your Employer Force You to Use a Camera During Virtual Meetings? “Zoom Fatigue”
In short, an employer can tell an employee to do just about anything within the general constraints of the employee’s job description (whether one is written or not), provided that …
Internet Requirements for Remote Employees – Service and Security
As many employees continue to work from home, some employers are taking steps to ensure workers have access to a certain level of internet performance and security. Many workplaces have …
Proof of Vaccination for In-Office Work
As more Canadians receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, employers may be wondering whether they can ask for proof of vaccination to allow for more in-office work. Employers can ask for proof …