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Court Signals Summary Judgement Often Appropriate for Wrongful Dismissal Actions
May 9th, 2012

In Pegus v. Ecorite, a run-of-the-mill wrongful dismissal action, the plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgement.  The defendant employer argued, among other things, that there were several tri-able issues, including: 1. whether the defendant induced the plaintiff to leave his previous em... Read more »

Minister Jason Kenney Announces changes to the Immigration System to Promote Canadian Labour Market
April 30th, 2012

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada has made several announcements over the past couple weeks regarding proposed changes to our immigration system focused on Canadian labour market needs. In a recent statement, Minister Jason Kenney provided, “As the Prime Minister has stated,... Read more »

Landmark Decision on Certification of ESA Class Actions and Constructive Dismissal
April 25th, 2012

Ontario’s Divisional Court has upheld a lower court ruling refusing to certify a class action for statutory notice and severance pay, and in the process provided helpful guidance interpreting an earlier Ontario Court of Appeal decision on constructive dismissal.  In Kafka v. Allstate In... Read more »

OLRB rules on electrician exemption in construction regulation
April 23rd, 2012

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has ruled that a worker does not have to be a certified or apprentice electrician to interconnect solar panels using “plug-and-play” electrical connectors.  This interesting decision will have far-reaching implications for the Solar Industry... Read more »

What Does the Crown Have to Prove in an OHSA Prosecution?
April 17th, 2012

As many readers are likely aware, the burden of proof is on an employer to establish “due diligence” in an OHSA prosecution.  However, before the issue of due diligence is considered by a Court, the Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the employer committed the violation... Read more »

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