By LegalMatters Staff • Unionizing a workplace can have its benefits but it’s important to follow the proper procedures to ensure success, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Whether the workforce is big or small, the first decision to be made is whether to join an existing union or strike out alone, says Andrew, co-managing […]
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By LegalMatters Staff • Class action lawsuits targeting misclassification to avoid overtime pay should serve as a warning to employers and welcome news to disenfranchised workers who feel they are not being fairly compensated, says Toronto class-action lawyer Margaret Waddell. Waddell, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says recent class actions could be the
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The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on our health and economic well being. It has taken a heavy toll on Canada’s elderly, especially those in nursing homes or in assisted living situations. While there are those nursing homes doing their utmost best to provide care in these unprecedented times. the COVID-19 crisis has
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The charge of assault with a weapon may appear self-explanatory but there are many factors that have to be considered before this serious charge is laid, the first one being what actions comprise assault. Canada’s Criminal Code states a person commits an assault when: “without the consent of another person, he applies force intentionally to
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A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision shows that employers, if they want to enforce harmful termination or forfeiture provisions in equity-based incentive plans documents, have to properly notify the employee that they are entering into such a contract. To read more, click here.
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By LegalMatters Staff • Recent racial turmoil is a grim reminder to employers to address their workplace discrimination policies and to be proactive in their processes, says Ontario employment lawyer Nadia Zaman. “We’ve seen two pandemics this year. One is COVID-19 and the other is a race pandemic,” says Zaman, an associate with Rudner Law. “Although the
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Securing a child-related agreement after a divorce or separation provides parents with a sort of guide to the road ahead. Parties can have a better idea of the next chapter and plan for any obstacles that might arise. However, things change over time, which could mean you need a new map. As such, seeking a
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According to the Criminal Code, a person commits an assault when they apply force intentionally to another person, directly or indirectly, without their consent. But when that action “wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant” the assailant should face the charge of aggravated assault, the Code states. To read more, click here.
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By LegalMatters Staff • The COVID-19 crisis claimed another casualty recently when it was announced the long-awaited changes to the federal Divorce Act would be shelved until next spring, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Comprehensive reforms to the Act were slated to go into effect in July, but the federal government pushed
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People visiting a walk-in clinic or family health team office may be attended to by someone with a stethoscope around their neck, who they will likely assume is a doctor. That is a dangerous assumption to make, as there is a good chance that person is a physician assistant (PA). Since 2007, PAs have been
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