Human Rights Disputes in Unionized Workplaces Within Labour Arbitrators’ Exclusive Jurisdiction: SCC
October 29, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
On October 22, a Manitoba healthcare aide’s decade-long human rights complaint ended with a precedent-setting ruling by a 6/1… Read More
Ontario to Get Tough on Exploitative Temp Agencies and Recruiters
October 20, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
On October 18, the Ontario government announced it will be introducing new restrictions and licensing requirements for temporary help… Read More
Ontario Government Proposes COVID-19 Financial Relief for Employers
October 18, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
COVID-19 created severe financial hardships for many employers, including restaurants and bars that had to reduce business hours… Read More
ILA May Protect Employers with Problematic Termination Clauses
October 7, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When an employee is terminated and asked to sign a termination letter, they are encouraged to have the letter and… Read More
OHRC Statement on Accommodations for Non-Vaccinated People
October 1, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a policy statement on September 22 regarding vaccine certificates… Read More
Can the WSIB Bar an Employee from Filing a Civil Dismissal Claim?
September 24, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
When an employee is injured at work, claims often proceed by way of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Once… Read More
Tribunal: Company Mask Policy Did Not Breach Human Rights Act
September 17, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
COVID-19 continues to be an issue in Canada and abroad. To protect staff, clients, and customers, many businesses have implemented… Read More
How Will the Upcoming Vaccine Passport System Affect Employers?
September 10, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
As COVID infection numbers began to rise again last month, and with children now back in school, it was almost… Read More
GGFH LLP Lawyers Included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™
September 9, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is proud to announce that two of our firm’s Partners were included in the 16th… Read More
Are Employers Obligated to Allow Employees Time Off to Vote in Elections?
September 3, 2021 / Written on behalf of Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP
The federal government recently announced that a federal election will be held on September 20, 2021. On or before that… Read More