Contradictory case law over the enforceability of termination clauses makes them one of the most-litigated parts of the employment contract, Toronto employment lawyer … Read more
Just-cause terminations are a potential money saver for employers, but only if they’re done properly, says Toronto labour, employment, and human rights lawyer … Read more
The termination of an employee is fraught with dangers for employers, Toronto labour, employment, and human rights lawyer Christopher Achkar tells … Read more
Employers may be liable for Employment Standards Act (ESA) violations even if their summer interns agree to work for free, Toronto labour, employment and human rights … Read more
By Christopher Achkar Selecting an employment lawyer can be a daunting task. There are quite a few out there these days but only a few with the know-how required to represent … Read more
By Christopher Achkar The topic of marijuana at the workplace is of particular importance nowadays. On July 1, 2018, the Canadian government plans to introduce an … Read more
Employers must proceed with caution when it comes to allegations of bullying and harassment in the workplace, says Toronto employment and human rights lawyer Christopher Achkar … Read more
The duty to mitigate their losses often comes as a nasty surprise to plaintiffs with constructive and wrongful dismissal claims, Toronto employment and human rights … Read more
An Ottawa woman was confused when she opened the letter from Service Canada and found not a cheque for sickness benefits, but a request for repayment totalling almost $5,000. … Read more
Deciding when to settle and when to litigate hinges on a client’s unique circumstances, says Toronto employment and human rights lawyer Christopher Achkar . “To settle … Read more
A private member’s bill that would establish a federal framework to address post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a positive step in recognizing mental health issues faced by … Read more
Employers will have to update their employment contracts to keep pace with the changes that accompany the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act , Toronto labour and employment … Read more
By Christopher Achkar Employment and labour law change dynamically through case law and legislation, and recent reforms within Ontario have taken employers by storm. These … Read more
Toronto labour and employment lawyer Christopher Achkar says employees should carefully examine the probationary clause in their employment contract before accepting a … read more
OTTAWA — The federal government appears to be doing away with a controversial tax policy interpretation that would have seen employees taxed for discounts they get – read more…
Ontario employers should present all new hires with a solid employment contract that includes an enforceable termination clause to protect themselves from costly payouts if the – read more…
No one should be afraid to make sure their rights are protected when they lose their job, even if they’ve been terminated from a large corporation, says Toronto labour – read more…
With summer vacation season now in full swing, workers should know what vacation benefits they’re entitled to, says Toronto labour, employment, and human rights lawyer – read more…
Update workplace policies ahead of marijuana legalization (June 2017)
While there may not be a noticeable change in the number of employees using marijuana once it is legalized, employers must still update their policies and regulate –read more…
Unpaid personal leave for workers could cause hardship for employers (May 2017)
TORONTO — A report commissioned by the Ontario government recommends all employees be granted a week of unpaid personal emergency leave a year – read more…
Random Drug Testing Could Lead to Discrimination (April 2017)
A recent decision that paves the way for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to begin randomly testing its workers for drug and alcohol use later this month – read more…
Court Upholds TTC’s Drug Testing Policy (April 2017)
Random drug testing on TTC employees will begin later this month after a judge dismissed an application from the transit workers’ union for an injunction – read more…
Carving a Niche with Personable, Flexible Service: Achkar (March 2017)
“I’m a bit of go-getter,” says the founder of Achkar Law, a Toronto firm focusing on workplace law, human rights, and civil litigation. Achkar is joined in his – read more…
The New LSUC, The Old A2J Problems (May 2015):
With bencher election results in and the Law Society of Upper Canada getting a facelift, this administration will be under more scrutiny than any previous – read more…
Questions of Law and Order, Simplified (May 2015):
It may have started with an election to homeroom representative in a law class he had to take. Christopher Achkar was 17, and had just moved from – read more…