by David Ertl | Dec 8, 2021 | Employment Law
The term “sick leave” is used by most people to refer to any time taken off work when someone is too sick or has an injury and has to stay home. But sick leave actually refers to a specific type of leave that is spelled out in either an employment contract...
by David Ertl | Nov 30, 2021 | COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the course of history almost overnight. In a matter of days, governments were scrambling to figure out how to stop the spread and keep people safe, and business owners were left wondering how they were going to survive. With these...
by David Ertl | Nov 22, 2021 | Disability Law
We’ve come a long way in our understanding and attitudes towards mental health issues, specifically in the workplace. Governments at both the federal and provincial levels emphasize the importance of awareness around mental wellness and the impact of the...
by David Ertl | Jan 25, 2021 | Human Rights, Legal Cases
In April 2020, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “HRTO”) awarded $170,000 to a terminated employee that engaged in a sexual relationship with her supervisor. Compared to other decisions at the HRTO, this was a high award. But what led to the award? Let’s...
by David Ertl | Jan 18, 2021 | Disability Law
Heart Disease on the Covid-19 Vaccine Priority List by Linda Noorafkan, Employment and Disability Lawyer COVID-19 isn’t the world’s leading cause of death. It’s heart disease.[1] Heart disease is such a risky condition that, in November 2020, the National Advisory...
