Drivers Inc: Classification issues in transportation
Introduction Proper classification of drivers is an ongoing issue. The way drivers are classified can significantly impact the obligations and operations of a business, as independent contractors are excluded from most employment standards and labour relations legislation both federally and […]
Ontario announces COVID-19 workplace education and enforcement campaigns
On November 19, 2020, the government of Ontario announced that it is undertaking a series of education and enforcement campaigns to promote compliance with COVID-19 health and safety requirements. Over 1,000 businesses have been visited by enforcement officers to date. […]
Supreme Court of Canada’s latest word on bonus entitlements on termination: Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.[1] This highly anticipated decision dealt with the entitlement to bonuses and long-term incentive plan amounts in assessing wrongful dismissal damages. The Court concluded that […]
De nouvelles mesures de soutien ciblées pour aider les entreprises frappées par la pandémie
Le gouvernement fédéral a annoncé de nouvelles mesures de soutien à l’intention des entreprises canadiennes afin que les employés puissent conserver leur emploi. Le gouvernement s’est dit conscient que, même si de nombreuses entreprises ont rouvert leurs portes, la plupart […]
Key considerations when re-opening your business
In recent days, much of the conversation around the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted to the subject of re-opening various sectors of the economy and the eventual return to a “new normal”. While the precise details of this re-opening remain unscheduled […]
