Understanding Ontario’s New Human Rights Commission Policies: What Employers Need to Know
On September 29, 2016, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its new version of a Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability. This
Protect Your Business from “Free Labour” Pitfalls
Now that high schools and post-secondary students are back in the classroom, many Ontario employers are keeping an eye out for student interns or other
Understanding OSC’s Whistleblower Program
Earlier this summer, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) launched a new whistleblower program aimed at encouraging individuals to report securities-related misconduct, such as market manipulation,
Arbitrator Says “Yes”: Companies Must Protect Employees on Social Media
A recent arbitration, “Transit Union, Local 113 v. Toronto Transit Commission,” found that the TTC didn’t do everything it could have to protect its employees
Ontario Projected to Surpass Canada’s Economic Growth – What It Means for You
The Conference Board of Canada, a not-for-profit “think tank” whose sole purpose is dedicated to the research and analysis of Canada’s economic trends, made a
What Do the Arts Have to Do With Ontario’s Employment Scene?
Culture for Competitiveness, a recent study released by the Ontario Arts Council, found that Ontario business should focus on arts if they want to attract