Cycling is a popular and fun way to navigate the city, but like most forms of travel, it is not risk-free, especially when it is dark outside. To stay safe, it is important to wear proper reflective clothing and have adequate light fixtures on your bike so you are visible to other people and can…
Cycling can be a great way to get around and stay active year-round, but it also can come with potential safety risks. One of the easiest ways to mitigate these risks is by wearing a bike helmet. Although wearing a bicycle helmet is not legally required in Ontario for those over the age of 18,…
Our firm recently won this appeal to the Divisional Court. In June 2017, the Plaintiff was at an off-leash dog park in Toronto when a German Shepherd ran into her, knocked her to the ground, and caused her to briefly lose consciousness. . The Plaintiff sustained a tibial plateau fracture in her knee, and required…
Although dogs can make great companions, they can potentially cause harm to those around them. Dog attacks can cause a variety of injuries, including psychological injuries, such as PTSD and anxiety, as well as physical damages, such as scarring, chronic pain, and permanent disability. Dog attack victims can seek compensation from a dog’s owner under…
In Ontario, medical leave protects employees who are unable to work due to injury, illness, or medical emergency. Although many individuals who take a medical leave fear how their employment could be affected by their leave, employees are legally protected from being terminated in relation to their illness, medical condition, and/or disability under the Human…
There are many reasons why a termination clause may not be upheld by a court. Many termination clauses can be struck down by the court. A termination clause may be struck down if it fails to meet the minimum guidelines set out in the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). The ESA sets standards for employees, including…