Just Cause in the Labour Context: The Case of the Rug Heist
March 13, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In a unionized workplace, the employer requires just cause to discipline or discharge an employee. If an employee is… Read More
Determining whether a dispute falls within the scope of a collective agreement
February 7, 2023 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Collective agreements commonly require that disputes arising from the interpretation, application, administration or alleged violation of the agreement to… Read More
Bill 124 limiting public sector wage increases struck down
December 20, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
It has been a busy time in Ontario for controversial labour legislation. Following the government’s decision to repeal contentious… Read More
Can Employees go on Strike in Ontario?
November 21, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between a union and an employer to reach a collective agreement. Going on… Read More
Does Your Sick Leave Policy Comply With the Collective Agreement?
November 7, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
If a unionized employer develops a policy that is inconsistent with the relevant collective agreement, the union may challenge… Read More
Choice of Forum in Human Rights Cases in a Unionized Context
October 25, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), every person has a right to equal treatment with… Read More
Union challenges employer for failure to protect jail employees’ safety
September 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
We have recently reported on grievance arbitrations in the context of discipline or termination of employees. Through this… Read More
Employer’s Denial of Vaccine Exemption based on Creed deemed Discriminatory
July 27, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Conflicts between unionized workers are generally resolved through the grievance and arbitration process outlined in their collective agreements. Read More
Court Upholds Teachers’ Right to Privacy in Wake of Principal’s Search and Seizure
July 14, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
In a unionized workplace, disputes that arise between the parties are generally resolved through the grievance process set out… Read More
Unfair Labour Practices During a Union’s Organizing Campaign
April 22, 2022 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
A union can file an application requesting to be certified to represent a specific group of employees… Read More