A closer look at the decision: Google abused its monopoly power
On August 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ), released a statement about the case against Google: it viewed its victory as “an historic win for the American people.” This is regarding the case where Google has been found to be a monopolist, and one that abuses its monopoly power with respect to Google Search.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
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August 28, 2024 
Firing pregnant worker after 8 days’ employment proves costly for business owner
Read about a recent success at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in securing an award of almost $40,000 against a corporate respondent (and its owner) for firing a pregnant employee after 8 days of employment.
Vey Willetts LLP
How effective is your board (or governing body)?
One way that practitioners can both add immense value and reduce the risk of ineffective governance processes is by helping the board (or governing body) perform a self-assessment.
Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA
Legal logistics when terminating a work-from-home employee
When terminating an employee, especially in a remote work environment, it can be tricky to manage the return of home office equipment effectively. Mishandling this process can lead to lost or damaged equipment, security risks, and potential disputes. Below are the best practices to follow: 1. Inventory and documentation Before any termination occurs, maintain a […]
SpringLaw
Forfeiture clause for breach of confidentiality and non disparagement provision in an HRTO settlement upheld
In L.C.C v M.M. (2023 HRTO 1138) Adjudicator Lavinia Inbar was dealing with an allegation that the former employee had breached a settlement agreement by publishing on LinkedIn the following statement:
Barry B. Fisher LL.B.
Truth and terminations
Among the many other important considerations when proceeding with terminations, employers often have questions about what to share with the employee about the reason for their dismissal.
Simes Law
Human error and internal control failures cause US$62M fine
In May 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority imposed fines and penalties totalling about £62M on Citigroup.
Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons)
$10,000 in punitive damages awarded for breach of ESA and employer’s reprehensible conduct
In a recent Ontario case, the court ordered the employer to pay a short-service employee two months of pay in lieu of notice plus $10,000 in punitive damages as punishment for conduct that was found to be “a marked departure from ordinary standards of decent behaviour.”
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation