Ontario Introduces Workplace Violence Legislation
On April 20th, 2009, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 168, the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace), 2009. The Bill was carried after its first...
View ArticleOntario Tribunal Rules Duty to Accommodate Alcoholic Employee Not Unlimited
In Cudmore v. Inter Cap Industries (February 20, 2009), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario clarified that there are limits on an employer’s duty to accommodate alcoholic or drug-addicted employees....
View ArticleOntario Court of Appeal takes Restrictive Approach to Wallace Damages
In McNevan v. AmeriCredit Corp. (December 15, 2008), the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified that only conduct that is truly high-handed and in bad faith will warrant an award of Wallace damages. McNevan...
View ArticleUpdate on Drug Testing for Employees Working in Safety Sensitive Areas
Drug and alcohol testing for employees in safety sensitive positions continues to be a hot topic for courts in Ontario. A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided the latest word on...
View ArticleLegislative Update
In the last issue, we reported on changes to the Employment Standards Act affecting temporary help employees. Bill 139, which was introduced in December of 2008 to create additional protections for...
View ArticleWhat’s New at Bird Richard
We are pleased to announce that Alanna Twohey has completed her articles with Bird Richard and will be joining the firm as an Associate following her Call to the Bar on June 17, 2009. The post What’s...
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