The Ontario Court of Appeal has delivered a significant decision in Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., wherein the Court confirmed that properly drafted termination clauses can limit employees to only their statutory minimum entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) upon termination.
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Alberta Court Permits Disclosure of City’s Workplace Sexual Misconduct Class-Action Settlement, Revealing $9.5 Million Payment to 155 Women
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has permitted disclosure of settlement details in a class action lawsuit against the City of Leduc, revealing a payment of over $9.5 million to 155 female employees who experienced workplace sexual misconduct. This case represents both one of the highest compensation per person for workplace sexual misconduct claims…
Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal Dismisses Discrimination Claim Against Union’s Women-Only Job Posting Under Special Program Provisions in the Code
Employers seeking to initiate equitable hiring strategies may wonder whether such programs are “legal”, given the current political climate in the United States. A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario contains important reminders.
Andrew Zabrovsky Offers Tips for HR navigating Human Rights Dispute Resolution in Canadian HR Reporter
Hicks Morley’s Andrew Zabrovsky offers tips for HR navigating human rights dispute resolution in Canadian HR Reporter.
Sabrin Saide
Sabrin Saide is a 1L law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s from McMaster University in Political Science, specializing in Public Law and Judicial Studies, with a minor in Labour Studies. She graduated summa cum laude and was recognized on the Dean’s Honour Roll throughout her undergraduate studies.
No Presumption Without Exposure: WSIAT Reverses WSIB Entitlement for Mesothelioma, Finding No Evidence of Asbestos Exposure in Caretaker Role
In a recent decision, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) found that a caretaker’s duties at a large public sector employer did not involve asbestos exposure.
Alessandro Lamanna
Alessandro Lamanna is a 2L student enrolled in the Lincoln Alexander School of Law J.D. program and Integrated Practice Curriculum. Prior to attending law school, he graduated on the Dean’s Honour Roll, receiving his Honours Bachelor degree from York University, with a double major in Criminology and Political Science.
Stefani Avila
Stefani Avila is currently a 2L student at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law in the English Common Law section. Before attending law school, Stefani graduated from Western University with a Bachelors in Management and Organizational Studies, specializing in Management and Legal Studies.
Talia Dixon
Talia Dixon is a second-year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, she graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.A. in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies. While attending the University of Alberta, Talia was involved with her student union.
Amaiya Walters
Amaiya Walters is a current student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. She is a recent graduate of Queen’s University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Black Studies. She also completed a Certificate in Law from Queen’s, where her interest in labour and employment law was first sparked.