In Lise Michalski v. McMaster University, 2022 ONSC 2625, the applicants were students at McMaster University and devout Christians who requested an exemption from McMaster University’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, based on…
In this Insights article, we review the decision LaFleche v. NLFD Auto, 2022 BCHRT 88 from the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. In LaFleche, the Tribunal found that the employer discriminated against…
A recent Judicial Review decision highlights the extremely high bar that exists for employers seeking to prove just cause for termination. In Toronto Transit Commission v. Amalgamated Transit Union, 2022, the grievor…
In very significant news, this afternoon the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down “Bill 124” (officially called the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act). The Court decided that…
Ontario released its 2022 Fall Economic Statement today. Finance minister, Bethlenfalvy announced that despite having a $2.1-billion surplus in 2021-22, Ontario is projecting a $12.9-billion shortfall this fiscal year. The looming deficit…
PooranLaw recently had the privilege of working on a precedent-setting case involving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits*. The Facts: In this case, two adults, brothers, with dual citizenship (Canadian/US) were receiving…
We are thrilled to announce that guardianship is no longer a barrier to accessing Family-Managed Home Care (FMHC)[1] funding. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially updated the definition of “Substitute Decision-Maker”…
Maggie is a bubbly teenager with physical and intellectual disabilities. Growing up, her family prioritized her independence and agency. Now, a policy from the Ontario Ministry of Health may change that. The…
Since December 2021 and the start of the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, labour Arbitrators have generally been upholding mandatory vaccination policies as a reasonable workplace health and safety measure. However,…
Thursday June 2, 2022 was the deadline for having a written policy on Disconnecting from Work. Let’s revisit the basic requirements: Only employers with 25 or more employees as of January 1,…
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