LCBO Workers Strike: The Impact on Ontario
What is the current status of the LCBO workers’ strike? The ongoing strike by the union representing Ontario liquor store workers has intensified, with the labor action entering its sixth …
Employer Vaccination Policies: Legal Insights and Court Rulings
How have vaccination mandates led to claims of constructive dismissal? During the pandemic and thereafter, many employers implemented vaccine policies that mandated vaccination. While employers can require new employees to …
Xbox Layoffs: More Job Cuts on the Horizon
What is happening with Xbox layoffs? Even more layoffs across Xbox are on the horizon, an industry insider has said. The purported cutbacks would mark the third major round of …
Ubisoft Layoffs: Toronto Studio Faces Major Cuts
What is the reason for Ubisoft’s layoffs? Ubisoft has announced significant layoffs at its Toronto studio, terminating 33 employees as part of a broader “targeted realignment.” This move, confirmed by …
Gameloft Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
What is the reason for Gameloft Layoff? Gameloft Toronto, known for creating the popular game Disney Magic Kingdoms in 2016, has been significantly impacted by layoffs. The studio recently announced …
Bell Media Layoffs: Understanding Your Rights
What is the reason Bell Media layoff? Bell Media has announced further layoffs, cutting 43 technician jobs as part of its ongoing restructuring plan first revealed in February. The company …
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 …