Insights from Appiah Law

On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Bill 229: Working for Workers Six Act, 2024. If passed, this legislation will bring significant amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”), and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (the “WSIA”), among others.

The Ontario government has introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229), which proposes sweeping reforms to enhance workplace safety, support families, and promote equity across sectors.

Ontario has introduced two major legislative updates that impact employment standards, health and safety, and hiring practices.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that the applicant's dismissal shortly after disclosing her pregnancy constituted discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Termination clauses in Ontario employment contracts must comply strictly with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice clarified the extent of an employer's burden when alleging that an employee failed to mitigate damages by seeking comparable work in a wrongful dismissal case.

The Ontario government recently proclaimed the Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act a groundbreaking piece of legislation that establishes key protections for gig economy workers.

The case stemmed from a tragic incident in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a road grader during a construction project overseen by the City.

Can mental health conditions impact an employee's duty to mitigate in wrongful dismissal cases? The decision in Marshall v. Mercantile Exchange Corporation sheds light on how courts may approach requests for independent medical examinations (IMEs) in these situations.