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.

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Recent Posts from Toronto Employment Lawyer

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…
Nortel Employees Fear Potential Layoffs
By Alyssa Minsky The Canadian telecommunications equipment maker, Nortel Networks, has recently sold it's Enterprise Division. Located primarily in Ottawa and Belleville, Ontario, the division was sold to winning bidder Avaya Inc., a U.S. based…
The importance of knowing your rights when switching jobs
Many employees are unaware of their rights when switching jobs; especially when it comes to matters such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Thankfully, author Gordon Powers (with the help of employment lawyer Daniel Lublin), recently…