HRTO Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claim because it was Brought 19 Years after the Alleged Sexual Misconduct Occurred

by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, 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...

The Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 is Making Changes to Employment Law in Ontario

by JPAK | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights

On March 21, 2024, Bill 149, also known at the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 was passed by the provincial legislature. Building on the Working for Workers Act, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the legislation will expand protections for employees. Changes to the Employment...

The Supreme Court has Confirmed Public School Employees Have a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy at Work Under the Charter

by JPAK | Jul 4, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards

In York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22, the Supreme Court has confirmed public school boards are government by nature, and are subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  For employees of a public...

What is the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024?

by JPAK | Jun 26, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights

Bill 190, also known as the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, was introduced by the Ontario government in May 2024. If enacted, Bill 190 will amend provisions in the Employment Standards Act, 2020 (“ESA”), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Workplace...

Temporary Help Agencies (THA) and Recruiters to become subject to new Licensing Requirements in Ontario

by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 16, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards

Ontario has introduced changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which will soon require THAs and recruiters to obtain licenses to operate, as well as impose penalties on those who do not comply with the new licensing requirements. Summary of New Licensing...

Changes to the Canada Labour Code to Increase Entitlements upon Termination

by Elizabeth McConkey | Jan 16, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Wrongful Dismissal

Amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) are set to introduce greater termination entitlements for federally regulated employees who are terminated without cause. These changes are to take effect February 1, 2024.  Federally vs Provincially Regulated Employees...