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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…
A recent Alberta human rights decision provides a helpful reminder of what not to do when managing an employee with mental health disabilities. In Euchner v. EZ Motors, 2022 AHRC 1111, the…
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…
Since the Spring of 2020, employers in congregate care settings have been relying on guidance documents issued by the Provincial Ministry of Health for best practices in reducing the risk of COVID-19….
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…
Since the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, there have been concerns among employers about waning vaccine. They are worried that waning efficacy could affect the enforceability of COVID-19…
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,…
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