Articles

The relationship between disability claims and employment terminations is a complex and often challenging one to navigate. Determining eligibility for a disability claim for a terminated employee involves an analysis of many different factors.

If a manager repeatedly performs non-managerial tasks, does it destroy the essential character of his managerial position so as to entitle him to overtime pay?

On April 2, 2013, Justice Perell of the Superior Court of Justice approved a $7.1 million settlement of a class action commenced by employees of eHealth Ontario in Perrenoud v. eHealth Ontario.

Recent decisions by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in Taylor-Baptiste and OPSEU involve the Tribunal grappling with a conflict between Human Rights Code workplace protections and the Charter freedoms of expression and association.

The Ontario College of Trades is the organization that currently regulates trades in Ontario. The College was established pursuant to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, which is the legislation that sets out the current regulatory framework governing trades in Ontario.

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a key case regarding the scope of the employment relationship.

Perhaps to the surprise of many, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that the concerted withdrawal by Ontario elementary school teachers from voluntary activities constitutes an unlawful strike.

A recent case involving the discharge of an employee after a workplace dispute with a co-worker sends mixed signals concerning damages in lieu of reinstatement as an appropriate remedy.

This article focuses on an issue that arises frequently in the practice of an employment lawyer: whether or not someone is working as an independent contractor or an employee. A recent Federal Court of Appeal decision, Connor Homes, provides some clear and concise guidance on this issue.

The obligation of an employer to maintain employment benefits, including STD and LTD benefits is established by law, however, this is only for an extremely limited period and is often impacted by the terms of insurance policies that govern the disability claim.