Bill 149: a focus on hiring employees and employers’ use of AI
On November 14, 2023, Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, received first reading in the Ontario legislature, and on November 23, 2023, it received second reading and was ordered to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
7 minutes read
January 19, 2024 
This case covers almost everything you need to know about wrongful dismissal
In Jimmy How Tein Fat v. PRGX Canada Corp., 2023 ONSC 6374, Justice Callaghan ruled on many issues that commonly arise in wrongful dismissal actions and therefore provides a useful guide to the leading cases and what they stand for.
Barry B. Fisher LL.B.
Independent contractor awarded damages for termination of fixed-term contract without notice
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors is one of the most common issues in the world of employment law. Employers and employees often do not realize that it does not matter what they “agree” to – even if they stamp the label of contractor in the written agreement, courts will look at the true nature of the relationship.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation