New Federal Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Rules in Effect
January 21, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In 2020, the federal government released new regulations pertaining to issues of workplace violence and harassment which took effect… Read More
New Municipal & Provincial COVID-19 Guidelines for Employers
January 14, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The COVID-19 infection numbers in Ontario are currently the highest they’ve ever been, and hospitals are beginning to become overwhelmed… Read More
Claiming 2020 Home Office Expenses: What Employees Need to Know
January 8, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We have just said goodbye to 2020, an especially difficult year for many, and have entered a new year. Governments… Read More
Federal Government Announces Increase to Emergency Wage Subsidy Rate
December 31, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
It has now been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The pandemic has caused major economic issues across the… Read More
A Simple Mistake Costs an Employer Over $100,000
December 24, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
One of the most common types of employment actions is the wrongful dismissal suit. Employers facing these claims often… Read More
Can Employers Require that Workers Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
December 16, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Most of us have heard the news by now; the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Canada. The federal government… Read More
Termination With Cause or Without? That is the Question
December 11, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
This week, we are bringing you a case from New Brunswick, though the principles of that case are likely universally… Read More
Canadian Labour Code Temporary Layoff Period Extended Once Again
December 4, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Unlike most employment relationships in Ontario, which are governed by the Employment Standards Act, federally regulated employees and employers are… Read More
Employee Found not to be an Executive, Despite Title
November 26, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In a recent Ontario court case, George v. Laurentian Bank… Read More
Can Workplace Holiday Parties Happen During COVID-19?
November 19, 2020 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
‘Tis the time, once again, to celebrate the holidays. Thanksgiving has come and gone and we have to look forward… Read More