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When are employers at risk of aggravated damages awards?

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice resulted in a $45,000.00 aggravated damages award. It thus offers guidance for employers as to the types of behaviour that may result in an award of this type.

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Ontario introduces Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023

The Ontario government has tabled Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023, which, if passed, would provide further protections for remote and precarious employees under various employment statutes. This post outlines some of the key proposed changes of interest for employers and payroll.

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Three years later – a review of employment law and the pandemic

As we approach the third anniversary of the first response to COVID-19 in Canada, many of the employment law changes that arose during 2020 have been adapted to suit the evolving landscape and are still in effect. As we can all attest, staying up to date on the various changes to the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) and the common law has been a complicated task.

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