In A Flash
More than double the highest-ever payment to a complainant for injury to dignity, $176,000 in general damages as part of an award in which the total damages approach $1,000,000.
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COVID-19
An outline of requirements and considerations for implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, should an employer deem one necessary for their workplace.
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In A Flash
Canada does not currently have modern slavery legislation in force prohibiting the importation into Canada goods produced by forced or child labour. New legislation was introduced this year in the Senate in an attempt to affirm Canada’s international commitment to fight against modern slavery.
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COVID-19
On November 20, 2020, the Ontario Government announced an extension of the emergency orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario Act. These orders are summarized in this article.
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COVID-19
Bill 218: Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020, is designed to increase protection for frontline workers and business who are making a good faith effort to act in accordance with applicable public health guidelines and laws relating to COVID-19.
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COVID-19
Acting on the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, modified Stage 2 restrictions will be in place for at least 28 days, and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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