Legal Insights: Uncategorized

As of Oct. 18, 2024, all Ontario not-for-profit corporations should now be compliant with the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, which implements a number...

The transfer of property into joint ownership with a child for estate planning may have unseen pitfalls; consult an estate planning specialist...

Showing up to work is a basic term of all employment contracts, writes Ed Canning.

Did you know that over 60% of Canadian households include a pet? For many, these furry companions are more than just animals...

Successfully appealed and secured the reversal of a motion judge’s decision to strike out an employee’s defamation claim against his former employer.

We previously looked at this question from the patient’s perspective. But what do you do if you’re the physician?

Unfortunately, the discriminatory attitudes associated with being on “the mommy track” are common, frequent and destructive, writes Nicole Biros-Bolton and Medora Uppal

Disability insurers and the WSIB may misinterpret or oversimplify conversations with physicians; seeking legal help can prevent your claim from being terminated...

Employers often offer less than employees are entitled to upon termination, so it pays to know your rights

If your employment is being terminated, it is advisable to negotiate a positive letter of reference as part of your severance package,...

If your long-term disability benefits have been terminated, it is crucial to seek legal assistance to minimize financial stress and ensure proper...

Using AI to draft legal agreements can be risky. AI relies on unreliable and inaccurate legal principles and does not provide confidentiality....

The legal issues are complex: one must take into account the nature of the vehicle involved, how and where the accident occurred,...

As an employee, being informed about your rights is the first step towards protecting them

Employees in Ontario have rights regarding sick days and leaves under the ESA, including unpaid sick days and various types of unpaid...

Successfully argued a judicial review in the Divisional Court, which quashed and set aside the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s decision to...

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board does recognize 'chronic mental stress' as compensable under certain conditions, but the criteria are stringent

Are you involved in an Ontario not-for-profit or charity? Has your organization transitioned its governing documents to comply with the new Ontario...

Regularly updating your will ensures your life’s work and wishes are securely documented

Workers can be terminated for conduct, statements or opinions they engaged in while off duty, which may also impact their severance entitlements

While mandatory vaccination policies may seem like old news, we have no idea if or when the next pandemic is coming, writes...

Your employer may provide more vacation days than the statutory minimums set out in the Employment Standards Act, but they can never...

It may be possible to settle your WSIB claim with your schedule 2 employer and receive a lump sum payment to move...