Lessons from Wilsher v. Olympic Wholesale, 2026 ONSC 3620 In Wilsher v. Olympic Wholesale, 2026 ONSC 3620, the Ontario Superior Court found that an employer wrongfully dismissed a long-serving night shift supervisor after terminating him for “time theft”...
Vacation time and vacation pay are among the most common areas where Ontario employers make compliance mistakes. From understanding minimum entitlements to calculating vacation pay correctly and managing employee scheduling, it’s easy to overlook important...
Case Summary In Dabbagui v. AV Terrace Bay, 2026 HRTO 784, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that an employer breached the Ontario Human Rights Code after failing to properly investigate an employee’s complaints of workplace racism and discrimination....
Introduction The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) represents a critical compliance milestone for businesses operating within the province. As the regulatory landscape evolves, the Ontario government has intensified its focus on ensuring that...
The Government of Ontario is proposing new changes that could directly impact how employers handle workplace costs, especially in industries like retail, hospitality, and food service. If passed, amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 would prohibit...
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights the devastating financial consequences of inadequate internal controls, confirming a massive damages award against a rogue employee. Foster v. Prado (2026 ONCA 277) In Foster v. Prado, an office manager...
