An Employment Law Podcast where employment lawyers Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio F. Urdaneta debate trending topics in workplace laws for employers and employees. This podcast is broadcasted for general guidance only and is not a substitute of legal advice.
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.
5 Feb 2023
Non-Compete Clauses
In this episode, Nadia and Antonio talk about non-competition clauses in employment agreements.
25 Sept 2022
Secret Workplace Meeting Recordings
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.
23 Jan 2022
Right to Disconnect
Listen to employment lawyers Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio Urdaneta discuss about the right to disconnect.
20 Dec 2021
Workplace Vaccination Policies
Can employers have mandatory vaccination policies? Can employees be terminated if they don't get vaccinated?
4 Aug 2021
COVID Constructive Dismissal - Triple-Header
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.
5 May 2021
COVID Constructive Dismissal
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.
20 Apr 2021
Internet Harassment
Ontario's court recognized a wrongdoing, harassment in internet communications (Internet Harassment), in Caplan v. Atas. Listen to employment, labour and workplace human rights lawyers, Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio Urdaneta talking about the impact of this decision in their areas.
Comments or questions? Contact Nadia Halum Arauz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-halum-58726191/) or Antonio Urdaneta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-f-urdaneta-92299a32/).
11 Feb 2021
Mitigation: Finding Comparable Jobs
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.
28 Dec 2020
Good Faith in Employment Agreements
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.
14 Nov 2020
Bonus During Notice Periods
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.
3 Oct 2020
Constructive Dismissal
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.
24 Aug 2020
Uber and Lyft Drivers in California: Employees or Independent Contractors
Uber, Lyft, and other similar digital labour arbitrage platforms are facing legal challenges around the world to keep part of their workforce, drivers, classified as independent contractors. Nadia and Antonio review two recent cases dealing with these challenges, one coming out from the Supreme Court of Canada and the other from the Superior Court of California. Ironically enough, near Silicon Valley.
Antonio continues with the California decision.
This is a two parts 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.
17 Aug 2020
Uber Drivers: Employees or Independent Contractors?
Uber, Lyft, and other similar digital labour arbitrage platforms are facing legal challenges around the world to keep part of their workforce, drivers, classified as independent contractors. Nadia and Antonio review two recent cases dealing with these challenges, one coming out from the Supreme Court of Canada and the other from the Superior Court of California. Ironically enough, near Silicon Valley.
Nadia kicks us off with the Canadian decision. And in the next part of the episode, Antonio will tackle the San Francisco's decision.
This is a two parts 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.
26 Jul 2020
Termination Clauses in Employment Agreements
Nadia and Antonio argue about termination clauses in employment agreements. Why are they so unpredictable? What's the cost? What's the legal liability?
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.
20 Jun 2020
COVID Disease Emergency Leave
Employment Lawyers Nadia Halum Arauz and Antonio F. Urdaneta argue about the May 29, 2020 Ontario regulation called Infectious Disease Emergency Leave, which deals with reduction in hours, reduction in wages, entitlement to termination and severance pay, temporary layoffs and constructive dismissals.
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.
1 Jun 2020
Work Refusals
Nadia and Antonio talk about work refusals during COVID-19 in this episode. Employers and employees are facing unprecedented challenges preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Employees may feel afraid of returning to work despite the employers' best efforts. Join Working Title's discussion.
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.
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