Accommodation of Religious Observances

An Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has provided employers with some much needed clarification on the requirement to accommodate requests for time off to observe religious holidays.
12-16-2008 17:23 More...

Court sides with employee in overtime law suit but with a twist

There have been several high profile law suits filed in the last couple of years involving an employer’s alleged failure to pay statutory overtime pay.
12-16-2008 17:23 More...

Screening Overqualified Candidates

Beware if you have a practice of screening out overqualified candidates. The Federal Court of Canada has ruled that, when an employer establishes a rule against hiring overqualified candidates, there can be a discriminatory effect on overqualified immigrant candidates.
12-16-2008 11:22 More...