By Norm Keith and Anil Nair On Nov. 27, 2024, the Ontario government proposed an amendment to Ontario’s workplace safety legislation, introducing …
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Employment LawFeatured
When the clock runs out: Human rights ruling sets clear limits on discrimination claims
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norm Keith and Anil Nair A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) provides guidance regarding time limits …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Latest ruling from Sudbury workplace safety case clarifies scope of legal responsibility for employers
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithThe latest decision in the ‘owner-employer’ workplace safety legal saga is good news for owners. The appeal decision clarifies the scope of legal …
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Employment LawFeaturedRecruitment
Balancing speed and diligence: Avoiding common pitfalls in recruitment
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithThe employment relationship is fundamentally, first and foremost, a contract. It is a personal service contract between an individual and an employer. …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace violence: OLRB clarifies rules around refusing unsafe work
The protection of the safety of workers is an essential obligation on all Ontario employers. Under subsection 43(3) of Ontario’s Occupational Health …