Can My Boss Pressure Me to Retire?
I’m not ready to retire but my boss keeps asking me when I am going to. Is this allowed?
Sexual Assault at Work Results in Civil Damages
A significant award of damages cannot make up for what a sexually assaulted employee has gone through, says employment lawyer Ed Canning.
Reacting Badly to Medical Leave Costs Employer
Pestering a worker on medical leave to return to work is a clear violation of the employer’s duty to accommodate under the...
Sexual Harassment Ruling is Justice — But Not Nearly Enough
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s $20,000 award for Sara’s humiliation falls short, even if it recognized her lost wages.
Updates to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules and Processes
Applicants should now be cautious in requesting extensions and adjournments in reliance on the respondent’s consent alone.
Mistreatment of Residents Living in Congregate Care and/or Treatment Settings
With social media and attention to shed light on the issue regarding abuse by a caregiver or support worker of a developmentally...
Sexual Harassment and Assault at Work or School
Public attention to sexual violence cases is encouraging lower-wage workers to speak up, seek support, and pursue their rights to justice
Issues with Artificial Intelligence: The Need for Regulation
Ontario’s LCO urges AI and ADM regulation to address risks like bias, discrimination, and black box decision-making in government use
Workplace Mental Stress
Work-related chronic mental stress is a diagnosed mental disorder resulting from elements and triggers, or a series of triggers, in their workplace....
Ontario Human Rights Code does not protect people from perceived unfairness
The code guards against discrimination on the basis of a number of grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, Ed...
What are an employer’s obligations to investigate workplace misconduct?
Whether you’re an employer facing issues related to workplace misconduct or an employee being harassed or discriminated against, it’s important to get...
Can I sue for harassment in Ontario?
In 2019, the Court of Appeal for Ontario rejected the existence of a tort of harassment. However, other avenues exist to address...
How lawyers and community members can support reproductive justice issues
In Hamilton, legal and community action is crucial to address reproductive justice and housing insecurity — join the movement for change
How can legal advocacy transform Hamilton’s housing crisis for women and vulnerable populations?
In Hamilton's housing crisis, women and social assistance recipients are disproportionately affected
How can lawyers act for certain clients whom the public detests?
Doesn’t it give lawyers a bad name to act for those who commit atrocious crimes or say things that cause outrage?
Understanding Ontario’s Requirements for Workplace Harassment Policies: What Employers Need to Know
When do Ontario employers need a written workplace harassment policy and what should employers worry about when it comes workplace harassment?