Mandatory Vaccinations in the Canadian Workplace (Video)
By Jennifer Bernardo, Jeremy Hann & Andrew Shaw
May 18, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines become more readily available across Canada, employers have questions about how this changes the return to the workplace. In this Quick Chat video, our Labour and Employment lawyers discuss the vaccine policies and procedures being adopted by companies operating in Canada, as well as the legal and practical considerations to address.
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Attacked From All Sides: What Is Happening in the World of Restrictive Covenants?
by Christine Bestor Townsend
One employment lawyer explains how companies can navigate challenges of federal and state governmental scrutiny on restrictive covenant agreements.
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Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule
by Kirby Black and Steven T. Clark
Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.
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The Long, Short, Thick and Thin of It
by Avrohom Gefen
“Appearance discrimination” based on employees’ height and weight is the latest hot-button issue in employment law. Here’s a guide to avoid discrimination.
The Employment Pandemic
by Meredith Caiafa and Sarah Greene
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects on employment law since it officially took hold in 2020, but the litigation and lawmaking surrounding it are mutating faster than the variants. Here’s how lawmakers and businesses can keep up.
Destiny Fulfilled
by Sara Collin
Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.
NYC Pay Transparency Law Gets New Start Date
by Justin Smulison
This historic law regarding pay transparency in New York City originally scheduled to take effect last week was rescheduled to Fall 2022.
Evolving Marijuana Laws and the Workplace
by Tess P. Anglin
How can employers enforce statutes that differ from state to state?
Nina T. Pirrotti - New Haven 2020 Lawyer of the Year
by Best Lawyers
Employment Law - Individuals New Haven, Connecticut
WATCH: A Landmark Win for LGBTQ Rights
by Best Lawyers
Two top employment attorneys join the CEO of Best Lawyers to discuss the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting gay and transgender employees.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers® in the United States
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and in the 2nd Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2022.
2021 Best Lawyers: The Global Issue
by Best Lawyers
The 2021 Global Issue features top legal talent from the most recent editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch worldwide.
Announcing the 2023 The Best Lawyers in America Honorees
by Best Lawyers
Only the top 5.3% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
The U.S. Best Lawyers Voting Season Is Open
by Best Lawyers
The voting season for the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is officially underway, and we are offering some helpful advice to this year’s voters.
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2024 Launch
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is excited to announce The Best Lawyers in Australia™ for 2023, including the top lawyers and law firms from Australia.
How To Find A Pro Bono Lawyer
by Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers dives into the vital role pro bono lawyers play in ensuring access to justice for all and the transformative impact they have on communities.
How Palworld Is Testing the Limits of Nintendo’s Legal Power
by Gregory Sirico
Many are calling the new game Palworld “Pokémon GO with guns,” noting the games striking similarities. Experts speculate how Nintendo could take legal action.
Inflation Escalation
by Ashley S. Wagner
Inflation and rising costs are at the forefront of everyone’s mind as we enter 2023. The current volatile market makes it more important than ever to understand the rent escalation clauses in current and future commercial lease agreements.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
by Christina Henagen Peer and Peter Zawadski
Students and parents are increasingly asking to use audio devices to record what's being said in the classroom. But is it legal? A recent ruling offer gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
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Bentley & More LLP: Beacon of Hope
by Bentley & More
With a unique blend of expertise in trial advocacy and workers’ compensation, Bentley & More LLP has established itself as a beacon of hope for injured workers.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2023
by Best Lawyers
The third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ highlights the legal talent of lawyers who have been in practice less than 10 years.
The Upcycle Conundrum
by Karen Kreider Gaunt
Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.
Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers
by Greg Mansell
For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.
Choosing a Title Company: What a Seller Should Expect
by Roy D. Oppenheim
When it comes to choosing a title company, how much power exactly does a seller have?
