Migrant workers are essential but vulnerable members of the Canadian workforce. This is in part due to their temporary immigration status. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, more than 1000 migrant farm workers…
A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court in CIBC v. Fresco, 2020 ONSC 75 has sent employers a warning on overtime rules. In this case, the Court held that requiring employees…
In a recent decision with important implications for employers in all sectors, the Ministry of Labour has charged a teacher working for the Toronto Catholic District School Board for failing to wear…
Employers in Ontario have a general duty to investigate allegations of harassment in the workplace. But can the Ministry of Labour investigate and make an order when the employee making the complaint…
Late Wednesday, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) released new communications to MCCSS-funded organizations in response to escalating levels of community risk related to Covid-19. These communications outlined new…
The Provincial government recently announced that the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $14.00 to $14.25 an hour. This increase will apply to most minimum wage earners across the province….
As social services agencies across the province expand their virtual service delivery offerings and digital capabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period, issues at top of mind include data protection, consent, and transparency…
A new Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) decision, Britney Lozza v. Jason A Tereszko operating as Northern Nerds, 2020 CanLII 62081 (“Northern Nerds”), has once again found that a supposed “independent contractor”…
In April of 2020, the Provincial Government announced a Temporary Pandemic Pay Program (the “TPP Program”) for frontline workers. The TPP Program provided increased compensation to eligible professions and workplaces. The goals…
On July 27, 2020, the Federal Government passed sweeping legislative changes to its flagship wage subsidy program, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). While the changes are summarized by the Government on…
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