The Holidays can be a great time to re-connect with friends, colleagues and business associates outside the flurry of business activity we all tend to get lost in. If you are an employer, it is crucial to be cognizant of the increased liability you may be subject to as the host including your employee’s actions. In addition to concerns around the serving of alcohol, employers must remember that there is still a duty to maintain a safe and healthy environment as you would every day in the office. It is also important to remember the law considers offsite events, such ...
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On November 20, 2014, Ontario passed the “Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, 2014 (Act).” According to the Ontario Ministry of Finance, “[The intended aim of this Act is to] help the provincial government fight fraud and abuse, reduce costs and uncertainty in the auto insurance system and protect more than nine million licensed drivers across the province.” The Act’s goals are to keep the auto insurance system fair, reliable and affordable by: Increasing the claims settlement process speed to help injured Ontario drivers. Providing consumer protections specific to towing and vehicle storage. Authority for the province to change ...
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