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At Last! Employers Score A Much-needed Victory In The Ongoing Battle Over Termination Clauses
It's no secret that over the past several years, Canadian courts have taken a proactive stance in scrutinizing restrictive termination provisions in employment contracts. This judicial trend stems from a commitment to ensuring that employees are not unfairly deprived of their entitlements upon termination and, specifically, the right to receive reasonable notice at common law.
Strengthening Worker Protections: Understanding Ontario's Working For Workers Five Act
This article was co-authored with Maggie Sainty and Rachel Corwin, articling students at Gowling WLG. In an era where the nature of work is rapidly evolving, Ontario's Bill 190 – the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, introduces several significant amendments to the Employment Standards Act (the "ESA") and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the "OHSA").
Ontario Announces The End Of Sick Notes
On April 24, 2024, Ontario's Health Minister announced that employers would no longer be permitted to request that a sick employee provide a doctor's note to justify their absence. This change is part of new legislation proposed by the Minister of Labour, and is part of a larger initiative to reduce paperwork for physicians.
Ontario announces the end of sick notes
On April 24, 2024, Ontario's Health Minister announced that employers would no longer be permitted to request that a sick employee provide a doctor's note to justify their absence. This change is part of new legislation proposed by the Minister of Labour, and is part of a larger initiative to reduce paperwork for physicians.
No EI Benefits For Unvaccinated Employee Guilty Of Misconduct
When the Canadian and provincial governments first announced the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago, few could have expected the myriad ways in which the legal landscape would be significantly impacted. In 2024, legal disputes of all kinds continue to work their way through various tribunals and courts.
Ontario Court Finds Yet Another Reason To Invalidate Employer's Termination Clause - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - Canada
Ontario courts have relentlessly scrutinized and struck down termination provisions that purport to contract out of an employee's entitlements to reasonable notice at common law. The most recent attack comes from the Ontario Superior Court in Thunder Bay in Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ("Dufault"), a decision released on February 16, 2024.
Ontario Court finds yet another reason to invalidate employer’s termination clause
Ontario courts have relentlessly scrutinized and struck down termination provisions that purport to contract out of an employee's entitlements to reasonable notice at common law. The most recent attack comes from the Ontario Superior Court in Thunder Bay in Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ("Dufault"), a decision released on February 16, 2024.
Cayman: The Test of Time
As we reminisce about our love for dive travel, we got hooked on the many memories forged in one of the world’s most popular destinations. So why are the Cayman Islands a favourite for so many? Words byDrew McArthur Imagine turning up for your first ever scuba lesson only to find that the tank you would be breathing from had been converted from an old fire extinguisher.
Cayman and the Virus
Photo: Tony Land / Divetech Grand Cayman By Drew McArthur In West Bay Grand Cayman, local divemaster Ragime Powery is aboard Divetech vessel Atamyway. His job is to turn the engine over to prevent it from seizing and generally make sure everything still works.
Do dive crews deserve a tip?
Words by Drew McArthur / Photography by Jim Catlin Photo: Jim Catlin What better way to end a pleasant day’s diving than by hitting a bar and ordering some vacation food? While you’re there, why not kick back with an adult beverage, too? The bar staff of whatever establishment you care to decompress in will no doubt be more than happy to furnish your table with food and drinks, and in return the vast majority of North Americans will be equally as happy to leave a tip for their efforts.
OIPC Blog
May 8, 2018 by Michael McEvoy - Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC This year, as the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) mark Privacy Awareness Week, there couldn’t be a more important time to talk about the need to protect personal information. I spoke about this very topic last week to a gathering of small business owners, communications professionals, and government employees.
Comment: We risk surrendering public spaces
In recent weeks, many local governments have reported plans to implement video surveillance in public spaces, on a scale that would be unprecedented in B.C. Richmond plans to spend more than $2 million to deploy video surveillance throughout the city, and Terrace plans to install surveillance in its public parks. The City of Kelowna — which already has CCTV in place — plans to hire employees to monitor its surveillance cameras continuously, in real time.
OIPC Blog - Big Data and the Internet of Everything
I recently spoke about the Internet of Things and Big Data at a healthcare summit in Vancouver. Well, let’s be honest and call it what it really is - the Internet of Everything. From the rubber ducky in your child’s bathtub to your smart tea kettle, the array of connected devices on the market today seems almost limitless. Big data is becoming more prominent in the health sector.
A Woman Fleeing Hurricane Irma Buys a Lottery Ticket on Her Way to Virginia, and Wins $10,000
If you’re ever in the hole financially, don’t go out and waste money on lottery tickets. It’s tempting, because one big win could solve all your problems. But it never works out . . . RIGHT? A woman named Tiffany Hatfield lives near Orlando, and decided to evacuate to get out of the path of Hurricane Irma. (We’re not sure how old she is, but she looks like she’s in her 30s or early 40s.) She headed north to stay with someone in Virginia. And on her way, she stopped at a gas station in North Carolina.
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