Patricia Forte

Responsible AI is quickly becoming a compliance expectation. Sharing a clear overview from my @MillerThomson colleagues on Ontario’s IPC/OHRC Joint Principles. Link below. millerthomson.com/en/insights/te…

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision sheds light on the limited scope of employer liability in tort for internal workplace investigations. Read: millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

The duty to investigate workplace harassment exists, even in the absence of a complaint millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

Great reminders about the art of the termination meeting. Check out our newest blog post about Best Practices for Employers During Termination Meetings: Insights from Teljeur v. Aurora Hotel Group millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

Worker or dependent contractor? Recent BC decision examines important considerations millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

Keeping up with the Legislation: a new reality. The Ontario Government proposes further amendments to workplace legislation: millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

We are proud to announce our litigators have once again been recognized by Benchmark #Litigation Canada. Read more: ow.ly/Mcvg50RtZ0S #MTAnnounce #MTLitigation #LawFirm

Read about the CRA's latest administrative policy that offers employers clear guidance in determining the province or territory of employment for full-time #RemoteWork to better align source deductions and employer contributions: ow.ly/JZuM50QTBhl #MTInsights #MTTax

Hot off the press! Ontario Court of Appeal: Bill 124 unconstitutional for employees represented by unions; valid for non-represented employee. The decision will not be appealed, and the Act will be repealed in its entirety. millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

How to avoid a wrongful dismissal claim is 3 easy steps: millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

A year in review: Key 2023 employment law decisions millerthomson.com/en/insights/la…

Even in cases of serious employee misconduct, dismissing an employee can present liability risks for the employer. This Quebec decision illustrates the importance of an employer's duty to accommodate: ow.ly/q3NF50PIl7K #MTInsights #MTTransportation

Read about special overtime rules for commercial drivers in Ontario: millerthomson.com/en/publication…

Will an employer be required to pay defined benefit pension plan entitlements if they become insolvent? This article provides further insight: ow.ly/CCCb50NY3yV #MTInsights #MTFinancial #PensionPlan

More amendments proposed for the Ontario Emplyoment Standards Act... millerthomson.com/en/publication…

Proposed changes to the ESA to require written agreements stating how much employees will be paid, where they’ll work and the expected hours of work, and broaden definition of “establishment” to include employees’ remote home offices for mass terminations. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

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October is #MTCybersecurityAwareness2022 month. Find out how you can best position your business to mitigate the risks of a cyber incident in these featured updates from our Cybersecurity blog: ow.ly/vP7V50KZGSa #MTInsights | #CyberMonth #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

With the announcement of the Day of Mourning for the Queen on September 19, here's how the federal holiday will affect #employers across the country. Read the update: ow.ly/Vi5h50KJF9k #MTLabour #MTInsights

Read about an Alberta court decision concerning an employee's refusal to comply with a COVID-19 masking policy in the #workplace and what it means for employers that implement similar policies: ow.ly/Kvkg50K6KtS #MTLabour #MTInsights #EmploymentContract