Human Rights - Articles & Videos
Pet-Friendly Offices: What Employers Need to Know
While there are many benefits to allowing employees to bring their pets to work, there are also many issues that employers need to watch out for.
Accommodation: What You Should Know in Less Than Two Minutes
Whether you are an employee or an employer, you have probably encountered an accommodation situation. Here’s what you need to know.
Retirement Isn’t for Everyone: A Look at Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Delay in retirement past the traditional golden age can make it difficult for employers who want to engage in a long-term strategy or succession planning.
2021: The Employment Year in Review – Part One
In the world of employment law, 2021 was a year of contrasts. What might these changes mean for the Canadian employment law landscape?
Whose Jurisdiction is it Anyway?
Labour arbitrators have exclusive jurisdiction over human rights complaints involving unionized workers, unless there is clear legislative intent to create shared jurisdiction.
The Right to Remember
In early November, Ontario’s Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism introduced Bill 38, the Remembrance Week Amendment Act, 2021.
COVID-19: Getting Back to Business (Again) – FAQ
We wanted to offer a guide to some of the most common issues that we have been asked about in recent weeks about returning to the office.
Childcare Obligations: How Much Has to Be Accommodated?
What are the legal obligations of the employee and those of the employer when it comes to accommodation and childcare?
Can I Change My Work Schedule to Care for My Kids?
What happens when you ask your employer for some flexibility in your work schedule because of your obligations to your children?
Rudner Law Video Update: How does pregnancy factor into severance?
Is pregnancy at the time of dismissal a relevant factor? According to one recent Ontario decision, the answer is yes.
