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Zubas Flett Law in the News: OHSA doesn’t apply to vax status
Recently, Zubas Flett Lawyer, Richel Castaneda, spoke with Jeffrey Smith of Canadian HR Reporter. The opinion piece, which discussed vaccination policies and whether they breach the Ontario Health and Safety Act, is below. 'A policy's request for proof of...
Zubas Flett Law in The News: Court Decision is full of Red Flags
Recently, Zubas Flett Lawyer, Dan Hassell, spoke with Jeffrey Smith of Canadian HR Reporter. The opinion piece, which discussed a recent decision of the Ontario Court regarding resignation after refusing accommodation is below. Worker resigned after failure to agree...
Zubas Flett Law in The News: Poor Investigation, Hasty Termination Costs Ontario Employer $20,000
Recently, Zubas Flett Lawyer, Ted Flett, spoke with Jeffrey Smith of Canadian HR Reporter. The opinion piece, which discussed the importance of having good policies in place and conducting a good investigation prior to terminating an employee, is below. 'Where this...
To be an Employee or not to be an Employee: the Importance of Classifying Workers
Identifying the Differences Among Employees, Independent Contractors, and Dependent Contractors and Why it Matters. Are you an Employee or Independent Contractor? Identifying whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor is fundamental in determining...
Is an Employee Entitled to Bonus Payment During the Notice Period?
Supreme Court of Canada Awards Bonus Payout to Fired Employees An employee dismissed without cause is generally entitled to non-discretionary bonuses during the notice period. This is based on the concept of common law damages to put the employee back in the position...
Zubas Flett Law in the News: Richel Castaneda Speaks to OMNI News re: the Federal Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Today, Zubas Flett Law Lawyer, Richel Castaneda, spoke with Arvin Joaquin of OMNI News regarding the Federal Government of Canada proposing regulations under Part II of the Canada Labour Code to make vaccination mandatory in federally-regulated workplaces. These...