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A risk-based approach to auditing governance processes

Should internal audit departments audit governance processes? Can they effectively assess board operations? Isn’t that the responsibility of the board itself, generally through a governance committee? Are we sufficiently independent, because we report to the audit committee of the board, and do we have the necessary skills?

Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA

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Calendar June 19, 2024
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Waksdale is safe: OCA refuses 5 panel bench in Dufault v Township of Ignace

In their Notice of Appeal, the Township asked the Ontario Court of Appeal to convene a panel of five judges because they wanted to overturn the seminal Ontario Court of Appeal case of Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc., 2020 ONCA 391.

Barry B. Fisher LL.B.

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Calendar June 17, 2024
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Difficulties of constructive dismissal: Navigating the complexities of employment claims

In recent years, there has been a notable rise in allegations of constructive dismissal within the employment sphere. Despite this trend, the surge in claims doesn’t necessarily correlate with an increase in valid cases.

SpringLaw

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Calendar June 14, 2024
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Bill 190: Changes to sick leave documentation requirements

If Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, passes the third reading, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 will be amended to prohibit employers from requiring an employee to obtain a medical certificate (i.e., a sick note) from a qualified healthcare practitioner in order to qualify for statutory sick leave.

Simes Law

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Calendar June 11, 2024
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How much is enough? Court of Appeal for Ontario considers consideration

What happens when an employer wants a current employee to sign a new employment agreement? The employer must give the employee something in exchange for their signature to make the agreement binding, but how much is enough?

Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation

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Calendar June 7, 2024
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2024 legislative changes affecting Ontario-based employers

In this article, we highlight a few of the major changes announced in the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 and the 2024 Federal Budget and summarize how these may impact your organization.

Vey Willetts LLP

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Calendar May 16, 2024
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Bill 149 receives royal assent March 21, 2024

On March 21, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent. Though it is considered law, it is important to note that provisions within the bill will come into force on various dates.

Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD

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Calendar April 1, 2024
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In proving sexual harassment you can’t just rely on an investigation report

In Kozar v The Canadian National Railway Company (2024 MBKB), Justice Rempel heard a summary judgement motion regarding a 61 year old Senior Material Supervisor with 34 years service who was terminated for sexual harassment.

Barry B. Fisher LL.B.

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Calendar March 19, 2024
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Employee time theft and employer remedies

“Time theft” describes situations where an employee is paid for time they knowingly misrepresent as having been worked. Time theft may take many different forms.

Vey Willetts LLP

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Calendar March 15, 2024