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Zubas Flett Law in the News: Is HR prepared for a COVID resurgence?
Recently, Zubas Flett Lawyer, Ted Flett, spoke with John Dujay of Canadian HR Reporter. The article, which discussed whether Human Resources is prepared for a COVID resurgence, can be read below or you can view the article here. With a COVID resurgence possible, is...
Zubas Flett Law in the News: Employer Breaches Human Rights by Firing Employee After he Applies for STD
Recently, Ted Flett was featured in a case commentary in Canadian HR Reporter. The story discussed a recent decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Zameel v ABC Group Product Development, 2023 HRTO 533. (“Zameel”) and is summarized below. In Zameel, on April...
Five Key Features of Canadian Employment Law that US Employers Should Know Before Joining or Expanding the Canadian Market
Opening a location or engaging workers in a different country can bring growth and opportunity for a business. However, a different country means different employment and labour laws to follow, often regardless of the laws in a company’s headquarter jurisdiction. The...
Considerations When Hiring Canadian Employment Counsel
Expanding a business’ footprint into another jurisdiction can be daunting, and that’s as true for an American entity moving into neighbouring Canada as with moves farther abroad. Such a venture usually signals that the business is booming and sees a promising market...
Know your Canadian jurisdiction
U.S. companies looking to set up shop in Canada quickly notice the legal protections that employees have here. There is a maze of legislation and jurisprudence that can be challenging to grasp, but it’s important to realize which laws apply and what has legal...
Zubas Flett Law in the News: Duty to Accommodate
Recently, Zubas Flett Lawyer, Ted Flett, was featured in a case comment published by Canadian HR Reporter. The article discussed a Human Rights Tribunal decision that underscores that an employer does not need to provide requested accommodations in order to comply...