Toronto Employment Lawyer


Current employment law matters in Canada and around the world with a focus on both employees and employers in employment, human rights and labor relations matters, with a particular emphasis on wrongful dismissals and employment-related litigation.

Author: Daniel Lublin is a Toronto solo practitioner as well as a weekly columnist for Metro News' Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax editions. He also authors an online employment law Q-and-A column in partnership with Toronto recruitment firm Executive Assistance Inc.

Blawg Related Categories: Labor & Employment • International • North America • Canada • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Toronto Employment Lawyer


  • More on the "dumb blond" case

    The story of Jordan Wimmer, which we initially reported last week, continues. In Today's Toronto Star story, Millionaire hedge fund boss, Mark Lowe, responds to Wimmer's allegations as "gross distortions" and "hugely offensive." But under…

  • Escorts in the workplace may lead to employment claims

    A canadian woman working as a top executive at a London, England company is suing her boss for 8 million dollars in a UK Employment Tribunal for allegations that he brought prostitutes to meetings and…

  • Toronto Star looks at Contracting - 100 jobs may be eliminated

    In an article published in today's National Post, it was reported that the Toronto Star has asked 100 union and non union employees to consider voluntary severance packages as the newspaper explores contracting out what…

  • Tribunal Awards $35,000 to fired pregnant employee

    The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently reported the decision in Maciel v. Fashion Coiffures, siding with the applicant who was terminated immediately following the announcement of her pregnancy. The press release by the Human…

  • Women Lead Economic Recovery

    By Sarah Diebel According to recent statistics tracking the latest jobless numbers, women are rebuilding their families' finances and the Canadian economy. In September, growing numbers of women entered the workforce, while more men joined…

  • Transgendered teacher fired after announcing gender reassignment treatment

    By Brian Norris In what is sure to stir up the separation of church and state debate, Alberta teacher Jan Buterman has recently filed a human rights complaint against the local Catholic school board after…

  • Be mindful of internet use at the office

    By Daniel A. Lublin Fresh after my recent article on Internet use at the office, Canada's privacy czar has recently opined on privacy in today's ever connected society. In a Toronto Star article, Privacy Czar…

  • Does your PDA stress you out?

    By Brian Norris The flow of information is paramount in today's workplace. With the advent of hand held devices like RIM's Blackberry and Apple's Iphone, employers often expect instant 24-7 communication with their employees. Recently,…

  • New Help for Ontario Temporary Help Workers

    By Sarah Diebel On November 6, 2009 the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Temporary Help Agencies) will come into force. The changes acknowledge the increasing number of temporary jobs and placement agencies in Ontario and will…

  • Recession Has Changed the Rules of the Hiring Game

    By Sarah Diebel One effect of the recession that officially took hold about a year ago this month has been an overstocked pond full of unemployed talent just waiting to be fished out. As a…