Photo by BRUNO EMMANUELLE on Unsplash Welcome to 2020 Two! It’s hard to believe we’ve been living through a pandemic for nearly 2 years. Workplaces are beyond worn out, stress leaves and harassment complaints continue to increase, parents are juggling remote learning and limited activities for kids once again, and many workplaces struggle to find people to fill the roles.  Yes, it’s all a bit of a mess, but out of crisis emerge new ways…

A Guide for Employers during COVID-19 This free guide sets out the key employment law issues to consider, as well as the government’s financial relief options to explore, to get through this ongoing pandemic.  (Last Updated January 4, 2022) Should you need legal advice specific to your workplace, please get in touch to learn more about our legal services. Further free employment law resources can be found here.…

A Guide for Employers during COVID-19 This free guide sets out the key employment law issues to consider, as well as the government’s financial relief options to explore, to get through this ongoing pandemic.  (Last Updated December 10, 2021) Should you need legal advice specific to your workplace, please get in touch to learn more about our legal services. Further free employment law resources can be found here.…

As we wrap up 2021, and 21 months of navigating the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to set you up for success in the new year! Join us as we give you our tips on how to avoid making the top 5 employment law mistakes in 2022! Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021Time: 10:30-11:00 am ESTRegister: Click here! About SpringLaw’s SpringForward webinar series: Are you looking for a quick and easy way to stay up to date…

Photo by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash Likely you’ve noticed that the holiday season is upon us! Often around this time of year, we’ve written a blog post about holiday office parties. Usually, these have revolved around topics like social host liability, drinking and sexual harassment. This year, many workplaces are eager to get the gang back together in person and have the additional consideration of COVID-19! What to do?! Where to Party? An easy…

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash This month has seen arbitral treatment of two mandatory vaccination policies in the context of unionized workplaces. In a grievance brought by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Canada, Local 333 against employer Paragon Protection Ltd., the arbitrator found that the employer’s vaccination policy was reasonable. In a grievance brought by the Power Workers’ Union (the “PWU”) against employer Electrical Safety Authority, the arbitrator found that it was…

Photo by Eddy Billard on Unsplash As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ontario’s labour market has experienced significant disruptions and a permanently shifted work landscape. Employers are grappling with redefined work locations, rapidly changing public health standards, and the need for economic revitalization. As part of the province’s recovery scheme, Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour Training and Skills Development, established the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee (OWRAC). The Committee’s mandate is to “provide recommendations…