Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources
We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are being updated frequently […]
Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000
On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity under the ESA […]
Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace
For the past few months, businesses have been focused on navigating their operations and employees through the COVID-19 world, and the many government directives and regulations that have come with […]
New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain
On April 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to help landlords and tenants weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, […]
Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen
On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the Province’s three-phase “Framework […]
Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?
UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario has […]
WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.
On May 8, 2020, Canadian Orebodies Inc. (“CORE”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: CORE) completed the acquisition of the West Hemlo and North Hemlo properties (collectively, the “Properties”) from O3 Mining […]
Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit
Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa (2020 CanLII […]
Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines
Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about how […]
So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2
Click here to read Part 1 of this article What is a tenant or landlord to do if the tenant can no longer afford the premises they have leased? Despite […]
So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1
As we look toward the future and think about reopening our country, all of us in commercial leasing are asking principally the two same questions: What will that future look […]
Understanding the Impact of Commercial Rent Deferrals on Landlord GST/HST Remittance Obligations
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, businesses have largely closed on a temporary basis to comply with public health orders across all provinces (though we are now seeing provinces begin to […]
How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19
On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this state […]
As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure to ensure adequate […]
The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers
On April 27, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released “A Framework for Reopening our Province”, which details the government’s plan to gradually ease the restrictions that were imposed to curb […]