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Constructive Dismissal vs. Harassment Under OHSA and Human Rights Code

Tony Wong

Nov 2022 min read

Constructive Dismissal vs. Harassment Under OHSA and Human Rights Code

Constructive dismissal occurs when employers violate terms, pushing employees to resign. Harassment, violating rights, must be addressed.

Duty to Investigate and the Sufficiency and Disclosurability of Investigation Reports

Tony Wong

Nov 1816 min read

Duty to Investigate and the Sufficiency and Disclosurability of Investigation Reports

Workplace investigations are essential for fairness, mandated by law. They protect employee rights and reduce employer liability. Learn more

Managing Assets, Liabilities, and Employment Relationships During Mass Termination and Bankruptcy

Trudy Seeger & Tony Wong

Oct 1419 min read

Managing Assets, Liabilities, and Employment Relationships During Mass Termination and Bankruptcy

Learn about debt and liability management, IP and essential assets protection, Do and Don't in case of mass termination and winding up.

Legal Considerations When Terminating a Business Before Sale in Ontario

Trudy Seeger & Tony Wong

Oct 712 min read

Legal Considerations When Terminating a Business Before Sale in Ontario

In this article, we will explore the key legal considerations when terminating a business before its sale in Ontario.

Workers' Compensation Claims for Work-Related Car Accident

Tony Wong

May 76 min read

Workers' Compensation Claims for Work-Related Car Accident

In this article, we discuss workers' compensation, its application to work-related vehicle accidents in Ontario, and relevant case law

Is Your Company Federally Regulated or Not? A Primer on the Derivative Jurisdiction Test

Tony Wong

May 19, 202213 min read

Is Your Company Federally Regulated or Not? A Primer on the Derivative Jurisdiction Test

Federally regulated employees are governed by the Canada Labour Code, the federal equivalent of the Ontario Employment Standards Act.

Disability Discrimination Ultimate Guide

Tony Wong

May 8, 202233 min read

Disability Discrimination Ultimate Guide

This is the ultimate guide to disability discrimination and a complete guide regarding suing for disability discrimination.

A Legal Analysis on the Medical Documentation in Disability Cases and the Duty to Accommodate

Tony Wong

Feb 25, 202216 min read

A Legal Analysis on the Medical Documentation in Disability Cases and the Duty to Accommodate

This post talks about cases, relevant statutes (OHSA, ESA) regarding medical documentation in disability cases and the duty to accommodate.

Legal Protections Available Against Sexual Harassment

Tony Wong

Feb 15, 202215 min read

Legal Protections Available Against Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace is the most serious form of workplace harassment that deserves the most severe penalty. Continue reading

Family Status Discrimination - A Legal Analysis

Tony Wong

Feb 9, 202217 min read

Family Status Discrimination - A Legal Analysis

In this post, we'll talk about Ontario cases, Federal cases and Human Rights Tribunal decisions regarding family status discrimination.

Non-Compete Agreement No Longer Legal Under Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021

Tony Wong

Feb 6, 20225 min read

Non-Compete Agreement No Longer Legal Under Bill 27: Working for Workers Act, 2021

Non-Compete Agreement No Longer Legal Under Bill 27. We'll discuss the most important amendments under Bill 27 in this blog post.

Age Discrimination vs. Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)

Tony Wong

Jan 27, 20228 min read

Age Discrimination vs. Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)

In this post, we'll talk about Ontario cases and Human Rights Tribunal decisions regarding age discrimination.

Legal Analysis of Mandatory Vaccine Policy and Antigen Testing Amid Covid-19

Tony Wong

Nov 17, 202110 min read

Legal Analysis of Mandatory Vaccine Policy and Antigen Testing Amid Covid-19

In this post, we'll talk about recent cases and arbitration decisions regarding mandatory vaccine policy and antigen test.

What’s the Tax Treatment of Severance Pay Settlement or Damages in a Dismissal Case?

Tony Wong

Oct 20, 202117 min read

What’s the Tax Treatment of Severance Pay Settlement or Damages in a Dismissal Case?

Have you ever wondered what the Tax Treatment of your Severance Pay you received in a settlement or in Court? Continue reading to find out.

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test - An Alternative to Getting Vaccinated

Tony Wong

Oct 13, 20214 min read

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test - An Alternative to Getting Vaccinated

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test - An Alternate to Getting Vaccinated? We tell you all you need to know regarding COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing

A Case Law Analysis of How Much Notice Is Reasonable Following Termination Without Cause?

Tony Wong

Sep 22, 20218 min read

A Case Law Analysis of How Much Notice Is Reasonable Following Termination Without Cause?

A Case Law Analysis of How Much Notice After Termination Is Reasonable? Find out how much severance pay you are entitled after termination.

Successful Constructive Dismissal Cases In Recent Years

Tony Wong

Aug 19, 20215 min read

Successful Constructive Dismissal Cases In Recent Years

Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer fails to meet the fundamental responsibilities results in fundamental contract breach.

Can Employer Force Employee to Sign a New Employment Contract to Avoid Constructive Dismissal Claim?

Tony Wong

Aug 18, 20217 min read

Can Employer Force Employee to Sign a New Employment Contract to Avoid Constructive Dismissal Claim?

Can Employer Force Employee to Sign a New Employment Contract? Am I forced to sign new employment contract in fear of getting fired?

Case Update on Heller v. Uber Technologies - Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?

Tony Wong

Aug 14, 202111 min read

Case Update on Heller v. Uber Technologies - Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?

independent contractors are found to be misclassified in may cases, are ineligible for all employment law entitlements reserved for employee

Damages for Termination of Employee in Reprisal Against s. 50 of the OHSA

Tony Wong

Aug 5, 20219 min read

Damages for Termination of Employee in Reprisal Against s. 50 of the OHSA

Some have under-estimated the Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regarded it as "all bark and no bite". But they are HUGELY mistaken.

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