Can employers ask job-applicants if they are eligible to work in Canada on a “permanent basis”? That’s the $120k question.
As a part of their job-application process, many employers ask applicants a question about the applicant’s ability or eligibility to work in Canada. Depending on the exact wording of that question, it may violate the Human Rights Code (the “Code”). Such a violation could be costly. In 2018, …
View the post titled Can employers ask job-applicants if they are eligible to work in Canada on a “permanent basis”? That’s the $120k question.Government, energy corporation can be sued in class action for flood damage says Newfoundland Court
Flooding is a major issue for many Canadians, often causing severe damage and consequent economic harm. The federal government has warned that extreme flooding is the new reality of climate change,[1] and the five most destructive floods in Canadian history have all occurred since 2010.[2] …
View the post titled Government, energy corporation can be sued in class action for flood damage says Newfoundland CourtWhat are your environmental rights in Ontario? An overview of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, S.O. 1993, c 28
Is there a right to a healthful environment in Ontario? Who has that right and what does it entail? Does the public have any say in the government’s ability to make environmentally significant decisions? These questions are the subject of longstanding and ongoing debates in Canadian environm…
View the post titled What are your environmental rights in Ontario? An overview of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, S.O. 1993, c 28Class Members, no rights to appeal settlement approval
On October 17, 2019 the Court of Appeal of Ontario released its decision in Bancroft-Snell v. Visa Canada Corporation, 2019 ONCA 822. The Court of Appeal’s unanimous five-judge panel decision confirmed individual class members have no right to appeal settlement approval orders even where the…
View the post titled Class Members, no rights to appeal settlement approvalCap-and-Trade
On October 11, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, confirmed that the repeal of the cap-and-trade system in Ontario absent engaging in public consultation was unlawful. The Ontario Divisional Court concluded that the Ontario government was “obliged” under the Envir…
View the post titled Cap-and-TradeMarriott Privacy class action: Ontario Court’s decision on carriage paves the way to addressing the problematic multiplicity of Class Actions across Canada
In a recent carriage decision, Winder v Marriott, 2019 ONSC 5766 (“Winder”), Siskinds LLP was appointed as Class Counsel of a national class proceeding out of Ontario against Marriott International, Inc., Luxury Hotels International of Canada, ULC, and Starwood Canada ULC on behalf of all Ca…
View the post titled Marriott Privacy class action: Ontario Court’s decision on carriage paves the way to addressing the problematic multiplicity of Class Actions across CanadaCourt: Illegality of “for cause” termination provision in employment agreement does not taint distinct “without cause” termination provision
An Ontario summary judgment decision released October 3, 2019 has confirmed that an enforceable “without cause” termination clause is not unenforceable on the sole basis that, elsewhere in the employment contract, the “for cause” termination clause violates the Employment Standards Act, 2000…
View the post titled Court: Illegality of “for cause” termination provision in employment agreement does not taint distinct “without cause” termination provisionGoogle’s landmark win could set precedent for Canada
A landmark case from the European Union’s top court could spur Canada to create its own “right to be forgotten” laws, says cybersecurity lawyer Peter Dillon in a recent interview with AdvocateDaily.com. See the full article below. Google’s landmark win could set precedent for Canada By Mia C…
View the post titled Google’s landmark win could set precedent for CanadaOntario court: purchaser in asset transaction cannot rely on release between employee and seller
“Privity of contract” is a common law tradition. The rights and obligations imposed by contracts are private – strangers to the contract generally have no entitlement to enforce such rights or obligations. But what happens when the employee of the seller of a business sues the buyer for wron…
View the post titled Ontario court: purchaser in asset transaction cannot rely on release between employee and sellerPrivate placement securities litigation in Ontario
This has been the year of cannabis market sector scandals. Headlines have been thick and fast. Investor losses have been significant. A large part of the financing that facilitated the massive growth of the cannabis sector has been through the prospectus exempt issuance of securities (more c…
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