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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 3 Minutes Read March 1, 2023

Call for a ban on NDAs in certain cases

Ban on NDAOn February 9, 2023, the Canadian Bar Association swiftly passed a resolution by a margin of 94% with little debate at its annual general meeting calling for a ban on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to help victims of workplace harassment, abuse and discrimination to speak up about their experiences and find justice under the law.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards / 'Discrimination, abuse, conflict of interest, employment law, NDAs, Non Disclosure Agreement, restrictive covenant, workplace harassment Leave a Comment

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 3 Minutes Read October 16, 2017

Small change large consequences: Ontario’s regulatory change to the payment of directors

Directors simply cannot benefit from the property of a charity whether registered or not, either directly or indirectly. This article explains why and details recent amendments to Ontario's rules to allow charities to pay directors for goods and services rendered.

Article by Drache Aptowitzer LLP / Business, Not for Profit / Adam Aptowitzer, benefit from the property of a charity, board of directors, Canada Revenue Agency CRA, Charities Accounting Act, conflict of interest, consent, court approval for director payment, Director and Trustee restrictions, directors, Drache Aptowitzer LLP, goods and services rendered, Income Tax Act, ontario, payment of directors, Public Guardian and Trustee, Registered charities

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read February 12, 2016

Changes in the Criminal Code: Employee rights in a time of legal chaos

In 2016, employees may be faced with requests from employers or from others whom the employees serve to participate in activities that are prohibited by the Criminal Code. There are two areas, in particular, of potential legal conflict in the workplace:

Article by Occasional Contributors / Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / assistance in suicide, conflict of interest, criminal activity, criminal code, Criminal law, duty to accommodate, employment law, ethical or religious objections, Healthcare providers, medical marihuana, physician-assisted suicide, reasonable accommodation, religious belief

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