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The Definition Of Harassment For Federally-regulated Employers

This is my very first blog post with Rubin Tomlinson LLP, and I'm pleased to add my voice to the posts of my colleagues! I remain in familiar territory with a blog for federally-regulated employers...

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Workplace Harassment In Nova Scotia: What Employers Need To Know

On June 23, 2025, we reported on our expectations for Nova Scotia's new Mandatory Harassment Prevention Policy regulations.

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

Employers Required To Harvest Harmony, Cultivate Respect

MLT Aikins contributes a monthly insight for the Western Producer's "Ask a Lawyer" column. The Western Producer is a leading agriculture industry publication targeted for Western Canadian farmers and ranchers.

Canada Employment

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MLT Aikins LLP

Drawing The Line At 65: Why Ontario's Age Cutoff For Long-Term Disability Benefits Survived A Charter Challenge

It's been more than 20 years since Ontario eliminated mandatory retirement in all aspects of employment. However, a grievance by the Ontario Nurses' Association ("ONA")

Canada Employment

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Insights Regarding Ontario's Long-term Illness Leave And Reminder Regarding Employment Information Requirements

Canada Employment

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Timing Alone Won't Win A Discrimination Case: Lessons From Amies v Lethbridge Family Services

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Case Law Review: Five Must-read Workplace Investigation Cases

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Professional Code: Towards Better Protection For Victims Of Sexual Violence

Canada Criminal

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Hires, Dismissals And Criminal Records: What Quebec Employers Need To Know

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

La définition du harcèlement pour l'employeur de compétence fédérale

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 11 – 15, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Out Of Office, Out Of Work: When Off-Duty Conduct Costs Employees Their Jobs

Canada Employment

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

"Just Joking": Not Every Cultural Reference Is Discriminatory

Canada Employment

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George Waggott Law

Employers And The Off-Duty Conduct Of Employees

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

BC Hydro Doubles Down: 2025 Call For Power Continues Clean Energy Push

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McMillan LLP

Generative AI In The Music Industry: Current State Of Affairs

Canada Technology

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Edwards Creative Law

BC's Mushroom-Plucking Robots Harvest Big In Latest Round Of Fundraising

Worldwide Technology

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Goodmans LLP

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Can You Be Fired While On Sick Leave In Canada? Know Your Rights

Sick leave is an essential right for Canadian employees, allowing them to recover from illness or injury without fear of job loss.

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

Mental Health & Long-Term Disability: Can You Get Approved For Anxiety Or Depression?

Understanding the eligibility criteria and legal considerations for qualifying for long-term disability benefits in Canada with anxiety or depression

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

Demotion And Pay-Cut Results In Constructive Dismissal And Bad Faith Damages

In McFarlane v. King Ursa Inc., 2025 ONSC 3553, the Superior Court awarded a former employee (the "Employee") more than $290,000 in damages in respect of constructive dismissal...

Canada Employment

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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP

Understanding Deductibles In Income Loss Claims

In tort claims, a type of pecuniary damages that may be pursued includes past or future loss of income. In some cases, other salary benefits a plaintiff is entitled to may be deducted from the damages owed to a plaintiff...

Canada Employment

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Out The Door, Not Off The Hook: Remedies For Employers When Post-Employment Confidentiality Obligations Are Breached

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Fired While Struggling With PTSD? Here's What The Law Says

Canada Employment

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Unified LLP

Struggling With Addiction In The Workplace? You're Not Without Options

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

Liberté d'expression sous condition : l'affaire Noreau clarifie les limites en milieu travail

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Free Speech, But With Limits: The Noreau Case And The Boundaries Of Workplace Expression

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

What Happens Off-Duty Doesn't Always Stay There: ONCA Confirms Employer's Duty To Investigate

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

How Severance Pay Affects Long-Term Disability Benefits In Ontario

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

"Look At The Stars, Look How They Shine For You": Shining A Light On "Coldplaygate" And What It Teaches Employers

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

When Perception Is Reality: The Appearance Of Bias Undermined An Otherwise Proper Workplace Investigation

Canada Employment

WH

Williams HR Law

Losing Your Job While On Long-Term Disability In Ontario? Here's What You Need To Know

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

How Severance Pay Affects Long-Term Disability Benefits In Ontario

Losing your job is hard. But losing it while dealing with a long-term disability?

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

"Look At The Stars, Look How They Shine For You": Shining A Light On "Coldplaygate" And What It Teaches Employers

A recent viral moment at a Coldplay concert sparked more than social media buzz; it triggered a corporate crisis.

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

When Perception Is Reality: The Appearance Of Bias Undermined An Otherwise Proper Workplace Investigation

While the law continues to evolve, one longstanding principle remains unchanged: workplace investigations must be impartial, both in practice and appearance.

Canada Employment

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Williams HR Law

Losing Your Job While On Long-Term Disability In Ontario? Here's What You Need To Know

Losing your job is difficult enough—but losing it while you're already coping with a long-term disability can be devastating. Many people in Ontario ask: "What happens to my long-term disability benefits if I'm terminated?"

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

Disability Discrimination In Hiring: What Ontario Job Seekers With Health Conditions Need To Know

Canada Employment

UL

Unified LLP

DEI Considerations In Dealmaking

Since taking office in January, President Trump has issued a number of executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, programs and practices in the workplace...

Canada Commercial

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Torys LLP

Recrutement intentionnel ou incitation à quitter un emploi? Décisions récentes en la matière

De nombreuses entreprises adoptent une approche plus ciblée en matière de recrutement dans le contexte économique actuel. Dans certains cas, il peut s'agir de chercher activement à recruter...

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Alberta Court Of Appeal Decision Provides New Guidance On Sanctions And Hearing Costs Under The Health Professions Act

The recent decision of Charkhandeh v College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, 2025 ABCA 258 provides a significant update to the law as it relates to sanctions...

Canada Litigation

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McLennan Ross LLP

Prioritizing Psychological Wellness And DEI In Municipal Environments

As municipalities navigate growing demands for transparency, accountability, and service delivery, creating a workplace culture grounded in psychological wellness and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...

Canada Employment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Avoiding Discrimination Claims: The Employer's Guide To Compliant Hiring And Terminations

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

School Board Not Liable For Tutor's Sexual Abuse: Vicarious Liability Requires More Than Opportunity

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Workplace Harassment: The Employer's Responsibility In The Modern World

Canada Employment

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McCague Borlack LLP

Le conseil scolaire non responsable des abus sexuels du tuteur : la responsabilité du fait d'autrui exige plus qu'une simple occasion

Canada Employment

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Fasken (French)

Timing Isn't Everything: Termination Upon Return From A Protected Leave Of Absence

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Inquiring Minds Want To Know

Canada Employment

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CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

Constructive Dismissal Pitfalls In Employment Law: Five Key Factors For Employers

Canada Employment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

What Is Long-Term Disability Insurance And How Does It Work?

Canada Litigation

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Off-Duty Sexual Harassment May Still Trigger A Duty To Investigate

Canada Employment

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Littler - Canada

IFW June 2025 Newsletter – The Latest News On Harassment Investigations

Canada Employment

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Israel Foulon Wong

Two Recent CHRT Rulings Rein In Over-Broad Human Rights Litigation—What Employers Should Know

Canada Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

How Close Is Close? The RBC Case And The Emergence Of Fraternization Policies

Canada Employment

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

NS Employers: Prepare For New Legal Obligations In September 2025

Canada Employment

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Cox & Palmer

Client Success Story: Last-Minute WSIAT Application Doesn't Delay Trial

Canada Employment

Wallace Smith LLP

Hiring A Contractor vs. An Employee: A Comprehensive Guide For Ontario Businesses

Canada Employment

Pacific Legal PC

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What Are The CRA Tax Breaks For Canadian Caregivers? Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC), And The Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Nouvelles de l'Ontario : le projet de loi 149 propose diverses modifications, notamment les obligations de transparence salariale et de divulgation du recours à l'IA dans les offres d'emploi et le projet de loi 79 entre en vigueur

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

AODA Reminder: Approaching Deadline (December 31, 2023) To File Accessibility Compliance Reports

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Best Practices For Verifying Eligibility To Work In Canada: Key Takeways From Imperial Oil Limited V. Haseeb

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Alberta Court Establishes New Tort Of Harassment

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

End Of The Line: Alberta Arbitrator Finds Off-Duty Sexual Assault Of Co-Worker By Transit Operator Was Cause For Termination

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario Court Affirms That Workplace Sexual Harassment Is Not An Independent Tort

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Case Law Update: Age-Based Distinction In Long-Term Disability Benefit Plan Justified Under Section 1 Of The Charter

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Continuous Video Surveillance Of Employees: Psychological Harassment?

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Intersection Of Workers' Compensation Immunity And Constructive Termination?

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Woman Suing Former SickKids Doctor For Sexual Assault Finds History Of Allegations (Video)

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Tout connaitre sur la Loi 42 (Video)

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Fasken (French)

Employment, Labour And Equalities Law Webinar Series: A Year In Review 2023 (Video)

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Gowling WLG

The Professionalism Series: The Changing Landscape Of Human Rights In Ontario (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Claims For "Employment Wrongful Acts": What Liability Adjusters Need To Know (Video)

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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