During lockdown, many companies transitioned to a work from home format and have chosen to continue this practice after lockdown. Employees have also continually resisted any return to in-person work policies. Due to the sudden shift, employees and employers may…
The Ontario Human Rights Code protects employees from discrimination in employment on the basis of disability and requires that employers accommodate employees to the point of undue hardship. Last year the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario had the opportunity to…
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), discrimination on the basis of citizenship is prohibited. This means that, as in other social areas, an employer cannot make decisions based on an individual’s citizenship status. A key question arises: Does…
While not required by law, extended health benefits are a fairly common benefit provided by employers to their employees. Group health benefits typically include health and dental coverage, prescription drug, and life insurance. However, not all policies are created, or…