The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited, 2025 ONCA 260 reinforces the principle that employment termination clauses must strictly comply with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The court upheld the motion judge’s ruling that...
Case Study: The Cost of Changing Long-Standing Work Arrangements Without Proper Notice Overview In Nickles v. 628810 Alberta Ltd., the Alberta Court found that an employer constructively dismissed a long-time remote employee by unilaterally requiring her to begin...
As we head into 2025, it’s time for HR professionals to get organized! This year brings some exciting changes to the statutory holiday landscape in Canada. We’ve created a detailed breakdown of all federal and provincial holidays for 2025, making it easy...
As we approach the end of the year, many organizations find themselves reviewing policies, planning year-end activities, and ensuring compliance across a range of HR areas. Whether you’re preparing for holiday festivities, considering personnel changes, or...
Managing a workplace can be challenging, with numerous responsibilities that demand an employer’s constant attention. One potential issue that employers face is the risk of workplace harassment complaints. Such complaints are concerning, stressful, and time-consuming,...
Case Overview: Peter Zanette, a longtime volunteer at the Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS), filed a complaint alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression under the Ontario Human Rights Code. On August 1, 2019, while...
