Using arbitration clauses in employment agreements
In Ontario, where a dispute between an employer and an employee (or former employee) cannot be resolved informally – which is usually a more expedient and practical option – recourse to the courts is generally available.
Vey Willetts LLP
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June 21, 2024 
Privacy Commissioner launches investigation into 23andMe data breach
On June 10, 2024, the Privacy Commissioners of Canada and the United Kingdom announced that they have begun their joint investigation into the 23andMe data breach that was discovered in October, 2023.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
A risk-based approach to auditing governance processes
Should internal audit departments audit governance processes? Can they effectively assess board operations? Isn’t that the responsibility of the board itself, generally through a governance committee? Are we sufficiently independent, because we report to the audit committee of the board, and do we have the necessary skills?
Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA
Waksdale is safe: OCA refuses 5 panel bench in Dufault v Township of Ignace
In their Notice of Appeal, the Township asked the Ontario Court of Appeal to convene a panel of five judges because they wanted to overturn the seminal Ontario Court of Appeal case of Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391.
Barry B. Fisher LL.B.
Difficulties of constructive dismissal: Navigating the complexities of employment claims
In recent years, there has been a notable rise in allegations of constructive dismissal within the employment sphere. Despite this trend, the surge in claims doesn’t necessarily correlate with an increase in valid cases.
SpringLaw
Bill 190: Changes to sick leave documentation requirements
If Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, passes the third reading, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 will be amended to prohibit employers from requiring an employee to obtain a medical certificate (i.e., a sick note) from a qualified healthcare practitioner in order to qualify for statutory sick leave.
Simes Law
How much is enough? Court of Appeal for Ontario considers consideration
What happens when an employer wants a current employee to sign a new employment agreement? The employer must give the employee something in exchange for their signature to make the agreement binding, but how much is enough?
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
2024 legislative changes affecting Ontario-based employers
In this article, we highlight a few of the major changes announced in the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 and the 2024 Federal Budget and summarize how these may impact your organization.
Vey Willetts LLP
Bill 149 receives royal assent March 21, 2024
On March 21, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent. Though it is considered law, it is important to note that provisions within the bill will come into force on various dates.
Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD
