Municipal Elections Changes

Posted on May 21, 2010 in Publications

By Robert W.P. Welch On December 15th, 2009 the Ontario Legislature’s Bill 212, entitled the Good Government Act received Royal Assent. Bill 212 amended two hundred sixty two statutes, repealed eighteen other ones, and introduced two new Acts. Included in Schedule 21 to the Bill were amendments to the Municipal Elections Act 1996. As a […] Read More

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Posted on Mar 22, 2010 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk The Ontario Government plans to make the Province fully accessible by 2025. It has introduced a phased-in approach to the implementation of new provisions under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The AODA requires organizations, including employers and trade unions, to comply with certain Accessibility Standards in such […] Read More

From Tenant to Owner

Posted on Feb 18, 2010 in Publications

By Michael A. Mann Michael A. Mann discusses how options to purchase in a lease must be treated with care – both from the perspective of the tenant and the landlord. Read More

What’s New with Opinion and Expert Evidence

Posted on Jan 8, 2010 in Publications

By Malte von Anrep When a dispute finds its way into the court experts are often hired to advance and explain a Plaintiff’s or Defendant’s point of view. In fact, it is not unusual in complicated cases to have a number of experts testify. If one side hires an expert the other side invariably shopped […] Read More

Is your workplace ready for Ontario’s Display Screen and Cell Phone Ban?

Posted on Dec 14, 2009 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk In an economy that promotes efficiency and productivity, employers and employees alike are looking for ways to effectively capture their time and increase business. An increasing number of employees are provided with Blackberries and cell phones that allow them to conduct work 24/7 and conduct “work on the road” – creating […] Read More

The Paperless Contract

Posted on Oct 21, 2009 in Publications

By Michael A. Mann This article discusses how the Electronic Commerce Act can be utilized to create enforceable contracts over the internet and through other electronic media. Read More

Bill 168 the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace)

Posted on Sep 18, 2009 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk On April 20, 2009, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 168, the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act (Violence and Harassment in the Workplace), 2009. If passed, this legislation will significantly amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHSA) to impose new obligations on employers in an effort to protect workers […] Read More

Temporary Layoffs: the Benefits & Risks

Posted on Aug 21, 2009 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk When there is too little work for the staff on hand, temporary layoff can be a good alternative to termination. Especially if the economic causes for layoff are temporary or of uncertain duration, the employer may not want to lose good people and also may wish to save money in the […] Read More

It is a matter of trust – the Importance of the Power of Attorney

Posted on Jul 10, 2009 in Publications

By Robert WP Welch From time to time I am called upon to speak to community groups and gatherings about the importance of wills and powers of attorney. I often say that in our present day and age, when, in many cases, peoples’ bodies are outliving their minds, the power of attorney is as important […] Read More

Employee Claims in Bankruptcy and the Wage Earner Protection Program Act

Posted on Jun 21, 2009 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk Bankruptcy. Since the beginning of the economic downturn, it is a word that we hear almost daily in the news media. An event that significantly changes employer/employee relationships and raises several questions regarding employee claims. Read More