A recent decision from the British Columbia Privacy Commissioner should remind employers that simply having a valid purpose for the collection and use of employee personal information does not necessarily mean it was reasonable to do it. In Teck Coal Limited (Re),...
Even the world of statutory accident benefits has to deal with novel issues in the time of COVID-19. Imagine the following scenario: An individual is involved in an automobile accident. They sustain injuries and are unable to return to work. They apply for statutory...
A recent decision by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario involving a medical clinic highlights the importance of having written job duties and policies regarding the protection of patient personal health information. The decision addresses the risks of...
A recent lawsuit out of New York state against the Canadian company PornHub provides a tongue in cheek reminder to employers that the provision of services in Ontario must not discriminate based on disability. GlobalNews ran an article last week about a New Yorker who...
When it comes to resignations, the facts matter and the decision of Nagpal v. IBM certainly proves it. In another notable case on resignations in Ontario, Schabas J. had to determine whether an employee’s failure to return to the workplace after his disability...
