Employment and Human Rights Law Newsletter Fall 2011

This issue examines the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision of Altman v. Steve's Music Store and the moral and punitive damages awarded by the Court for an employer's insensitive and bad faith conduct.  The recent Ontario Court of Appeals Decision of Ontario (Labour) v. United Independent Operators Ltd., was also examined.  The newsletter looks at the impact the decision has for independent contractors under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.  Lastly, the newsletter reviews verbal threats and workplace violence after the changes made by the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Personal Injury Newsletter Fall 2011

This issue discusses the various damages a victim can recover in a personal injury case.

Estate and Trust Litigation Newsletter Fall 2011

Where the validity of a will of a deceased person is being challenged, the party initiating the challenge may wish to obtain information from third parties, including the solicitor who prepared the will and health care providers who treated the deceased person.  This issue addresses the procedures involved in obtaining information from non-parties in estate cases.

Employment and Human Rights Law Newsletter Summer 2011

This first newsletter issue examines a certification of class action for overtime claims in Fulawka v. The Bank of Nova Scotia.  In addition, the newsletter considers when conduct outside of the workplace may lead to termination.  Lastly, this issue looks at a number of recent legislative changes including regulations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.   

 

Personal Injury Newsletter Summer 2011

The Limitations Act, 2002 established applicable limitation periods for when an action must be commenced.  This Newsletter discusses issues that arise from limitation periods in personal injury claims.