Case involving voyeuristic teacher leads to clarification of law relating to private vs. public places and provides valuable lesson for employers
On August 27th, 2019 former Ontario school teacher Ryan Jarvis was sentenced to six months in jail and 12 months’ probation after the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) convicted him of voyeurism earlier this year.
Occasional Contributors
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December 5, 2019 
The holiday party and workplace policies
The holiday season is fast approaching and organizations are planning their annual Christmas or holiday parties. The increased recognition that alcohol consumption at organization-sponsored events creates significant legal liability has had an impact on that traditional institution. And now, with the legalization of cannabis and the #metoo movement, added legal liabilities come into play.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor
Compliance with the Quebec language requirements for display of trademarks to be mandatory on November 24, 2019
This information bulletin addresses the language requirements pertaining to display, in a language other than French, of trademarks on real estate in Quebec.
Occasional Contributors
How an external investigation actually saved money for an employer
A recent Human Rights Tribunal decision demonstrates that the short-term financial costs of an external investigation might also be balanced out by long-term financial savings.
Rubin Thomlinson LLP
Thanksgiving Day in Canada: Monday, October 14
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October every year. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Monday, October 14.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor
Can accommodation include a reduction in pay?
One issue that arises occasionally when an employee is being accommodated is whether the employer can adjust their compensation to bring it in line with their new reduced hours and/or duties.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
Can behaviours associated with a sex addiction merit employee dismissal?
A recent Nova Scotia labour arbitration decision suggests that employers may not have to accommodate employees who have medically diagnosed sex addiction where behaviours associated with such an addiction clearly justify discipline or termination.
Devry Smith Frank LLP
When should an employer issue an ROE in case of separation of employment?
Section 19(3)(i) of the Employment Insurance Regulations (SOR/96-332) states that an employer must issue the Record of Employment (ROE) within 5 days after the employee’s earnings are “interrupted.”
Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law
Maternity and parental leave policies: To top up, or to tap out? That is the question…
New York-based bank JP Morgan Chase has recently been getting a lot of attention in the media after paying a hefty 5 million dollars to settle charges that their parental leave policy was discriminatory towards their male employees. It is believed that the settlement will impact up to 5,000 fathers who were denied parental leave benefits.
Piccolo Heath LLP
