Employers may become subject to an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigation where an injury or accident occurs at their worksite. The OHS officer’s investigative authority is granted by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta) (the OHSA), which empowers them to (among other things): Attend the worksite and scene of the injury or accident;…
1 Gold’s Legal Minute*GLM* By Allan Gold, lawyer Montreal and elder law attorney Vol. 15, #2 –February 29, 2024 OPENING Retired or Retiring Soon? I’m a lawyer Montreal, elder law attorney, passionate about the well-being of seniors. If a business owner or an executive, I’m speaking to you. If a working man or woman, I’m…
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June 3, 2024—Toronto—Caregivers from abroad, including our hardworking Filipino caregivers, are invaluable to Canadian families. Their dedication and compassion profoundly impact the lives of children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities across Canada. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close later this month, the Honourable Marc…
People applying to visit, study, or work in Canada have to show that they intend to be bona fide temporary residents that will leave the country once their visa / study permit / work permit has expired. This is pursuant to s. 179(b) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, which states that: 179. An officer shall issue…
If you are able to demonstrate that you have a valid reason for wanting to cancel the timeshare agreement, such as a change in your financial circumstances or a medical condition that prevents you from using the timeshare, then it is possible that you will be granted permission to do so in certain circumstances. If…
The Bye’s divorced in 2010. In 2015 they entered into a consent order for child support for their two children, who were then 10 and 12 years old. The youngest child turned 19 in August of 2019 and the eldest attained the age of 19 in February 2021. Both remained in the primary residence of Ms. Bye….
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In Ontario, family law distinguishes between married spouses and common law partners, as each relationship has their own unique legal rights and obligations, especially upon separation. Many assume that the legal implications for common law couples and married couples are the same, however, this is not the case. Definition and Establishing the Relationship Married…
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Sometimes, during the hiring process, an employer may opt to send an initial job offer and then, once accepted, follow up with a more detailed set of terms. This procedure, while seemingly innocuous, can prove to be high risk, carrying with it the potential for significant and unintended liability. An employer may find itself unable…
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Table of Contents Why Businesses Restructure Legal and Financial Considerations Key Steps to Successful Restructuring Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them The Path Forward Why Businesses Restructure Businesses restructure for several key reasons, all aimed at boosting efficiency and setting the stage for lasting success. Growth is often a major motivator. As companies…
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If you haven’t seen it yet, there is one month left to check out the current Gelber exhibit: Witchcraft in the Law. This exhibit, which has been in place since October 2022, highlights rare materials collected from the Rare Books collection here at the Gelber, along with materials from ROAAr and the Osler History of…
