By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • As Canada’s labour force continues to evolve to meet the needs of ever-changing employment realities, new regulations will be necessary to protect workers, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. And amendments to labour laws in 2023 are meant to do just that, says Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law. […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Employers in Ontario faced another busy year dealing with new government regulations intended to define and protect workers’ rights, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says updates to various employment legislation, including changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), are intended to
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The deeming provisions of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL) are set to end as of July 30, so employers would be wise to ensure they are ready for the change, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. “You don’t want to be making the decision on what you need
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The provincial government’s proposed Working for Workers Act, 2021 offers two key provisions which should be beneficial to both employers and employees, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says a prohibition on non-compete clauses and a regulation requiring employers with 25 or more
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Working remotely brings challenges that if not managed correctly could lead to employee burnout and have financial and legal consequences for employers, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says proactive employers can protect themselves and their staff by adapting policies to reflect evolving
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The economic fallout from the pandemic has left many uncertain about notice periods following terminations but two recent judgments provide some clarity, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says the two decisions – Iriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited and Yee v Hudson’s
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With 2020 drawing to a close, employers should ensure they are on track to comply with pending accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. The AODA became law in 2005 with a goal to develop, implement and enforce
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By LegalMatters Staff • The new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) is “more accessible to more businesses,” says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor, who encourages employers to take advantage of the program. Taylor, a partner at Rudner Law, says the update means “more employers qualifying to help more employees,” while noting the new structure may
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By LegalMatters Staff • When company restructuring results in staff cuts, employers would be well advised to keep a record of their decision-making process, especially when it comes to terminating workers on leave, says Toronto-area employment lawyer Brittany Taylor. “The biggest mistake employers make is not documenting their thought process. They may be downsizing for
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The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many concerns with our clients at Rudner Law during the past few weeks. To help deal with the uncertainty, we will be taking a broader look at the implications of coronavirus for employers and employees by answering some of those frequently asked questions. It is important to note that the
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