Can a Condo Board Prevent New Telecommunication Companies from Offering Services?
Condominiums in Ontario are self-governed by an elected Board of Directors. This leaves condominium Directors with a significant amount of discretion and […]
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Part II: Temporary Layoffs & Constructive Dismissal under the Amended Employment Standards Act
If the employer does not have a contractual right to temporarily layoff the employee or if the employee does not consent to the temporary layoff, the employee can consider themselves as being constructively dismissed as of the date that they are temporarily laid off…
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Part I: Temporary Layoffs & Constructive Dismissal under the Amended Employment Standards Act
Because the common law and the Employment Standards Act are two separate legal regimes, employers cannot assume that the Regulation justifies temporary layoffs.
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COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations in Condominium Communities
Condo communities in Ontario are comprised of a large number of individuals who are at risk, and as a result, proactive action must take place in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within their community.
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Unionized Security & Cleaning Staff: How their unions can affect your condominium’s bottom line
A condo that has onsite unionized security/cleaning staff will be affected by amendments to the LRA if the condo decides to change its security/cleaning company
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Employment Law Changes Coming Into Force on January 1, 2019
Bill 47 amends some changes to the Employment Standards Act that were introduced under Bill 148, active as of January 1, 2018, or scheduled for January 1, 2019.
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Waiting in the Weeds…..Marijuana In Condos
The proposed Cannabis Act has been a frequent source of discussion amongst condominium corporations, owners, property managers and lawyers. Everyone is eager to understand what impact (if any) the legislation will have on those living in condominium communities.
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