The Tort of Intrusion Upon Seclusion May Impact Employers

20 Jul 201820 Jul 2018

A tort, in common law jurisdictions, is a civil wrong that causes another individual to suffer loss or harm and results in legal liability for the person who actually committed…

Pay Transparency Act Introduces New Requirements For Employers Aimed at Addressing Gender Wage Gap

20 Jul 2018

On April 26, 2018, the Ontario Legislature passed the Pay Transparency Act (the Act) to tackle the wage gap in compensation between men and women in Ontario. The Act seeks…

Is the Flu A Disability Under The Human Rights Code?

17 Jul 2018

As we are in the midst of flu season, the question may arise as to whether the flu and other similar ailments are considered “disabilities” under the Ontario Human Rights…

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Termination for Drug Policy Violation

16 Jul 2018

In light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s (the “SCC”) decision in Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corp (“Stewart”), employers who employ workers in safety-sensitive workplaces may now have more…