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This is the fourteenth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap [...]

On June 23, 2020, the Government of Canada announced amendments to the Canada Labour Standards Regulations which temporarily extend the time periods for which federally-regulated employers can [...]

On June 22, 2020, Premier Doug Ford announced that, as of Wednesday, June 24, the City of Toronto and Peel Region will be able to proceed to Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan. Toronto [...]

On June 17, 2020, The Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, which temporarily halts or reverses evictions of commercial tenants during COVID-19. Initially announced on [...]

On June 17, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) released a major new decision on the enforceability of termination clauses, Waksdale v Swegon North America Inc [Waksdale], potentially [...]

This is the thirteenth bulletin in a weekly series that provides a recap of important COVID-19 developments and their impact on employers as they navigate these challenging times. This recap [...]

On June 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) will be extended for an additional eight weeks, as he had initially announced on June [...]

This video discusses the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulation that was enacted on May 29, 2020 and the way it temporarily but dramatically changes the law of layoffs, constructive [...]

This video examines key factors employers should keep in mind with respect to requests and needs for accommodation related to physical disabilities. Please note that the content contained is [...]

This video identifies when an employer’s mental health accommodation obligations are triggered and the relevant factors an employer must assess. Please note that the content contained is [...]