Jennifer advises employers on a variety of matters related to employment standards, human rights and accommodation, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, and grievance arbitrations.
Industry: Media & Communications
Zachary Demers
Zachary is building a practice of advising clients on a variety of labour, employment and human rights issues.
Lauren Viegas
Lauren provides strategic advice and representation to employers on a wide range of matters including grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.
Gillian McCormick
Gillian is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.
Djordje Milanovic
Djordje offers advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a wide range of labour and employment matters.
Ontario Government Launches Consultation on New Job Posting Rules Under the ESA
On August 21, 2024, the Ontario government launched consultations on the new Part III.1 (Job Postings) of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). This section was passed under Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, with further proposed amendments introduced in Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024. While not yet in force,…
Daryl Seupersad
Daryl has developed a specialized practice in advising and representing employers with their workers’ compensation claims management and appeals.
Reminder: Temporary Help Agency and Recruiter Licensing Takes Effect on July 1, 2024
Readers are reminded that the new licensing regime for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters operating in Ontario will take effect July 1, 2024. If you operate as a THA or recruiter, or if you use the services of THAs or recruiters, please read on. If you are doing business in Ontario as a THA…
Highlights of the 2024 Federal Budget and Budget Bill
On May 2, 2024, the federal government introduced Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, for first reading. Bill C-69 contains legislation that, if passed, would enact certain measures outlined in the 2024 Budget, “Fairness for Every Generation” (Budget) that was previously tabled on…
Ontario Introduces Working for Workers Five Act, 2024
On May 6, 2024, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190). Bill 190 proposes amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. Some of these proposed amendments were discussed in our FTR Now of…