Beyond β9 to 5β: Understanding Ontarioβs overtime rules
Aside from some βtweaksβ, not much has changed when it comes to the Ontarioβs overtime rules[1] in many years.Β Why then do I see so much employer non-compliance? Are employers unaware of their overtime rights and responsibilities?Β Or do they simply choose not to comply and hope no one complains? For those employers into the former category,...
Continue reading the post titled Beyond β9 to 5β: Understanding Ontarioβs overtime rulesWhen is an investigation βappropriate in the circumstancesβ?
Every investigator has had one of βthoseβ files. Allegations are abundant, historical, and/or about things like βhe walked past me once without speaking to me.β Can an investigator refuse to look into allegations if they are ancient? What if they wouldnβt constitute harassment even if they can be proven? So far, the case law has...
Continue reading the post titled When is an investigation βappropriate in the circumstancesβ?New Amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 May Require Employers to Find Themselves Guilty of Violating the Act
The majority of employers in Ontario are required to abide by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the βESAβ), legislation that includes standards for, among other things, the provision of a minimum wage, statutory holiday pay, overtime and limitations on hours of work. Where employees believe that their rights under the ESA have been violated, they...
Continue reading the post titled New Amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 May Require Employers to Find Themselves Guilty of Violating the ActApprovals from federal authorities may not protect against charges under provincial environmental laws
In R v Great Lakes Stevedoring Company Ltd,[1]companies are given a stark reminder that provincial environmental laws and regulations must be complied with notwithstanding compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations and operating exclusively on federal property. Great Lakes Stevedoring Company Ltd. (βGreat Lakesβ), a stevedoring operation on the Welland Canal in the St....
Continue reading the post titled Approvals from federal authorities may not protect against charges under provincial environmental lawsThe Court of Appeal for Ontario Provides Welcome Clarity on Certification of International Classes
TheΒ Court of Appeal for Ontario released its much-anticipated decision in the Airia Brands Inc. v. Air Canada air cargo price-fixing litigation last week. The Court was asked to determine the test for jurisdiction over non-resident class members and whether the test was met in this case. Siskinds LLP acted for the Plaintiffs/Appellants (non-resident class members),...
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Continue reading the post titled Medical MalpracticeA determined man with a wrench
One of the classic homeowner nightmares keeps happening: a determined man with a wrench pumps oil into a house long since converted to gas. A recent Ontario case asked: does any liability fall on the person who did the conversion?
Continue reading the post titled A determined man with a wrenchMy child suffered an injury at birth, can I start a lawsuit?
While the birth of a new child can be a joyous time, it can also be difficult, particularly if the child suffers an injury at birth during labour or delivery. In addition to adjusting to the new roles of parents and caregivers of an injured child, the question of whether the birth injury was preventable...
Continue reading the post titled My child suffered an injury at birth, can I start a lawsuit?New study of franchise territories β it’s not law, but still interesting
By Peter Dilon for AdvocateDaily.com A recent study conducted by Franchisegrade.com of the scope and extent of territorial protection granted by U.S. franchisors is of interest to anyone practicing in this area, whether for franchisors or franchisees. The study used as its source 654 franchise disclosure documents registered in 2015 with various state authorities, to...
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