By Declan Gunovski | July 2, 2020
On March 20, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued an order under s. 7.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (“EMCPA”) to suspend all limitation periods under the Limitations Act 2002. Initially, the order mandated that the 90-day period between March 16, 2020 and June 14, 2020 would halt any time running against the two-year limitation period to file an action. On June 6, 2020, this order was extended by an additional 90-day period to September 11, 2020.
By Declan Gunovski | July 2, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, some employers are allowing their employees to move to remote workspaces. When drafting a WFH policy, employers should take into consideration the variables that may affect the business’s day-to-day operation and their obligations to their employees.
By Declan Gunovski | June 8, 2020
The concept of progressive discipline is principally recognized and applied in a unionized work environment. While it may apply in some non-union settings, its application will be determined by existing employment contracts and the law of constructive dismissal.
By Erin Chochla | June 8, 2020
This article applies to employees in the province of Ontario who work for provincially regulated employers and are subject to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Different rules apply for those who are federally regulated.