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The tort of labour human trafficking was recently reviewed by Ontario's courts. Employment Lawyers, Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio Urdaneta speak about this case and the impact that it may have over employers and employees in the Province.

In this episode, Nadia and Antonio talk about non-competition clauses in employment agreements.

In this episode, Nadia and Antonio chat about surreptitious recordings. Is it legal in the workplace to record a meeting without the other parties to the meeting knowing that they are recorded? The answer to this questions is ... it depends.

Listen to employment lawyers Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio Urdaneta discuss about the right to disconnect.

Can employers have mandatory vaccination policies? Can employees be terminated if they don't get vaccinated?

A second case and a third one, came out from Ontario's courts, considering whether an infectious disease emergency leave of absence ordered by the employer, can bar an employee from bringing a court claim against that employer? The outcomes were different.

A business closing one of its offices may have to place some employees in a deemed emergency leave of absence. Listen to this episode to get general information about constructive dismissals during the COVID 19 Period.

Employment and Labour Lawyers, Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio F. Urdaneta talk about the duty to mitigate by employees when they face an employment termination.

Employment and Labour Lawyers, Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio F. Urdaneta talk about employers and employees duty to perform the employment agreement in good faith. It is not as easy as it sounds.

Employment agreements and benefits contracts must have clear an unambiguous language when it comes down to the employees resignation of their common law rights. Nadia and Antonio review the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada about this topic.

A unilateral substantial change in the conditions or terms of employment may be a breach of the employment contract. Nadia and Antonio review constructive dismissals in this episode. Common law, laws and regulations may change after the release of this episode. Consult a workplace lawyer before making decisions and taking steps about these matters.