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- Safety Incidents Alone Don’t Justify Drug and Alcohol Testing
SaskEnergy Incorporated v. Unifor, a recent decision of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, confirms that the seriousness of a safety incident and an employee’s failure to follow safety protocols are not, by themselves, sufficient to make drug and alcohol testing a reasonable line of inquiry. Before o … Read more »
- Court Clarifies Frustration and Benefit Claims in Employment Damages
In Hill v. 1359768 Ontario Inc. (B&B Towing), the Ontario Court of Appeal has provided guidance on two issues that can materially affect termination liability: (1) when an employee’s medical illness or disability will frustrate the employment contract, and (2) when an employer-provided vehicle, phon … Read more »
- Reminder to Employers: Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage Effective October 1, 2026
A reminder to employers that the Ontario government will be increasing the general minimum wage to $17.95 per hour (previously $17.60 per hour) effective October 1, 2026. This minimum wage rate is one of the highest in Canada and applies to most provincially regulated employees. The minimum wage for … Read more »
- Bill C-39: Ottawa Moves to Reshape Federal Collective Bargaining and Labour Dispute Resolution
On September 21, 2026, the Federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, which proposes, in part, three significant changes to federal labour and employment laws under the Canada Labour Code. If enacted, these changes are intended, to: (1) modernize collective bargaining p … Read more »
- Arbitrator Clarifies When Sick Leave May Be Available Following a WSIB Denial
In Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, District 24 v. Waterloo Region District School Board, Arbitrator Mark Hart held that sick leave and short-term disability benefits are available only for non-workplace injuries or illnesses, because the WSIB has exclusive jurisdiction over workplace c … Read more »