Employment/Labour

When cost of living spikes, workers expect more from employers

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Inflation could continue to have an impact on labour relations in the coming year as workers look to play catch up with their eroding purchasing power, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, points to a report published by RBC Economics that states more time is lost […]

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Giving a moose a ride in company vehicle costs a worker his job

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A man who gave a moose a ride in the cab of his company pickup truck in contravention of corporate policy should probably have expected to get fired, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. However, there are legal nuances every employer should consider before deciding to terminate any employment relationship,

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Proposals to update the Workers Act offer minor victories

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Stephen J. Moreau
Stephen J. Moreau
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The Ontario government recently introduced Bill 194, which proposes amendments to the Working for Workers Act that was first adopted as law in 2021 and will amend various aspects of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA). As with the previous versions, the planned amendments offer marginal advancements in workplace rights. While the government claims it

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‘Devil will be in the details’ with proposed workplace amendments

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Ontario government’s plan to expand the Working for Workers Act (WWA) includes changes that have tangible benefits for a broad range of employees, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “The devil will be in the details,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “In employment law, things tend to move slowly.

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Weighing the pros and cons of banning non-disclosure agreements

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A ban on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment, misconduct or violence may be well-intentioned but requires careful and deliberate consideration, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “It really is a nuanced issue. As someone who does a fair amount of work for victims

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Anti-scab legislation ‘another percolating employment issue’

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With a renewed focus on anti-replacement worker legislation at the federal and provincial level it is important to consider what it could ultimately mean to companies and their workers, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “It is another percolating employment issue,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “We are

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Understanding managers’ and supervisors’ right to overtime

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Managers and supervisors are typically not entitled to overtime pay under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) “if the work they do is managerial or supervisory,” but there is more to the analysis than people realize, ​​says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “Just because somebody says you are a manager doesn’t necessarily mean that

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Employers have a duty to thoroughly investigate disability claims

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A recent arbitration decision ordering a trucking company to reinstate a worker who was fired following a drunk driving accident is a reminder of the importance of due diligence, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. According to CBC News, a driver was arrested with a blood-alcohol level of 0.18 –

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What happens when you get a work promotion you don’t want?

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A workplace promotion is typically seen as a sign of success, often providing more pay, increased authority and the acknowledgment of a job well done. But what happens if you are promoted up the chain and find the job is not for you? What if you don’t even want

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Unionized workers are fighting back in tough economic times

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures appear to be leading more unionized employees to flex their bargaining muscles to push back against their employers, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, says while the hours of work lost to strikes do not approach levels seen in

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