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- Case Law Update: Vague Medical Notes Insufficient to Prove Disability and Trigger Accommodation
When an employee requests time off for medical reasons, employers are often left wondering how much medical information they are entitled to request and what their accommodation obligations are. A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO“) highlights the limitations of va … Read more »
- Failure to Attend Court Leads to Large Payday for Employees
When a defendant is served with a Statement of Claim, they cannot simply put it aside and hope for the best. Failing to respond can result in the defendant being noted in default, which means the lawsuit may proceed without their participation and could ultimately lead to an expensive judgment and p … Read more »
- Legislative Update: Ontario Introduces Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026
On April 20, 2026, Ontario introduced its latest omnibus legislation amending various employment related legislation: Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026.1 As of May 4, 2026, Bill 105 is in the Second Reading stage and has been referred to the Standing Committee … Read more »
- Mitigation: Case Law Update
The duty to mitigate requires an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed to make reasonable efforts to mitigate their damages (i.e.: lost employment income) by finding comparable employment. The key words here are reasonable and comparable. Employees are not expected to make finding new work thei … Read more »
- Professional Obligations: Are Psychotherapists Allowed to Solicit Their Employer’s Clients?
In my previous article, “Non-Solicitation Clauses for Therapists – are they Enforceable or Justified?â€�, I discussed whether non-solicitation clauses for therapists are enforceable and outlined a balanced framework that protects both group practices and client choice.  A related question we are … Read more »