Coming to Canada on an intra-company transfer work permit
The intra-company transfer category allows international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of expanding the Canadian economy and enhancing competitiveness in international markets. Intra-company transfer work permit holders provide significant economic benefit to Canada through the transfer of their expertise to Canadian businesses. In order to apply for an intra-company...
Continue reading the post titled Coming to Canada on an intra-company transfer work permitFirst Decision on the Minor Injuries Guideline released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Siskinds Partner Emily Foreman assesses and explains the first arbitration decision relating to the new Minor Injuries Guideline that has been released by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Emily explains what the MIG is, how it classifies injured persons and the benefits they receive as well as the impact of the recent FSCO decision,...
Continue reading the post titled First Decision on the Minor Injuries Guideline released by the Financial Services Commission of OntarioAn employment lawyer’s review of an AI-drafted employment agreement
Along with what feels like every other person on the planet, I’ve been experimenting with ChatGPT. For the uninitiated, ChatGPT is an AI chat bot developed by OpenAI. I’m hardly an expert on the subject, but ChatGPT does not appear to “think” the way humans do. It is incapable of subjective judgment. Essentially, it compares...
Continue reading the post titled An employment lawyer’s review of an AI-drafted employment agreementImplementing a four-day workweek: Legal issues for employers to consider
So you’re having trouble finding and retaining top talent. Offering hybrid or remote work doesn’t work for you – or maybe it isn’t enough to keep competitive in this tight job market. You’re also hearing reports of employee burnout and have seen first-hand that the pandemic is causing employees to re-evaluate their work-life balance. Several...
Continue reading the post titled Implementing a four-day workweek: Legal issues for employers to considerCan a delay in breast cancer diagnosis be a result of medical malpractice?
For many patients with breast cancer an early diagnosis with early treatment can result in an excellent prognosis (there is a 90% to 99% five-year survival rate1 for patients with a stage I or II breast cancer diagnosis). However, a delay in diagnosis can result in a later-stage diagnosis and a poorer prognosis. Early screening...
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Continue reading the post titled A note to commentersNew Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Premier Wynne announced on June 24, 2014 that Glenn Murray will be the new Minister of the Environment and Climate change. According to the announcement, this is “an expanded portfolio that will ensure Ontario can protect the gains it has made in fighting climate change, lead Ontario’s mitigation and adaptation efforts to extreme weather and strengthen its...
Continue reading the post titled New Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeFederal court orders mining disclosure
Two environmental groups have won a great victory over Environment Canada and the mining industry, which must immediately begin collecting and reporting information on pollutants in mine tailings and waste rock.
Continue reading the post titled Federal court orders mining disclosureHow to trim eDiscovery costs part one: Lay the groundwork
Budgeting, spending and saving are top of mind for many people and businesses this year. In these uncertain times we are all looking for ways to economize. Discovery is often a costly step in litigation. Clients often ask how they can save money on their eDiscovery costs. In a plaintiff side class action practice, keeping our disbursements...
Continue reading the post titled How to trim eDiscovery costs part one: Lay the groundworkPhysicians and dentists: The process of incorporating a professional practice
Physicians and dentists in Ontario are permitted to incorporate a professional corporation through which they may practice their profession. There are significant benefits associated with incorporating, and most professionals choose to take advantage of these benefits by establishing a medicine professional corporation (MPC) or a dentistry professional corporation (DPC). MPCs and DPCs are governed by...
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