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Navigating employee illness in the workplace has always required a balance between respecting privacy and ensuring business continuity. One of the most common questions arising in this context is: When can an Ontario employer request a sick note? The short answer is that it depends on the length of … Read more »

For many Ontario employers, the prospect of entering into collective bargaining for the first time can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Whether the result of a recent union certification or organizational changes that now bring a workplace under a bargaining regime, first-time negotiations are … Read more »

Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is honoured to be named among Canada’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada. This recognition underscores the firm’s steadfast commitment to excellence and its record of achieving exceptional outcomes for clients. Recognized nationally an … Read more »

Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP is proud to share that two of its partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Since its debut in 1983, Best Lawyers has built a reputation as one of the most respected publications for identifying legal talent and achievement. Ov … Read more »

Every individual in Canada is entitled to equal treatment and protection from discrimination in all facets of life. In Ontario, this protection is guaranteed by the Human Rights Code (the Code), which sets out legal rights in areas including housing, services, and employment. Specifically, section 5 … Read more »