by | Feb 21, 2025 | Articles, Wrongful Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal
What constitutes constructive dismissal? Employers generally have the right to decide whether employees work in-office or remotely. However, in some cases, an employer’s unilateral and fundamental change to an employee’s terms of employment (including to their place...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 21, 2025 | Articles, Human Rights, Wrongful Dismissal
In Stride v. Syra Group et al., 2024 ONSC 2169, the Plaintiff, Stride, was an employee of Syra Group Holdings (“Syra”). She brought an action for wrongful dismissal and breach of the Human Rights Code. Syra is an Ontario Corporation that owns several apartment...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 10, 2025 | Articles, Wrongful Dismissal
Changes to be Implemented by Bill 229 Ontario has recently introduced new legislation which seeks to amend leave provisions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). For example, the proposed Bill seeks to amend the ESA to provide up to 16 weeks of unpaid...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Human Rights
In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act outlines Employers’ legal obligations to ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace. The OHSA (the “Act”) requires employers covered by the Act to prepare and regularly review policies regarding workplace harassment....
by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Human Rights, Wrongful Dismissal
Limitation Periods in Ontario In Ontario, there is a limitation period for civil legal matters. The Ontario Limitations Act 2002 provides that legal claims of a civil nature must be brought within a two-year period. In 2016 however, the Limitations Act was amended...
