Unsolicited: The Blog
The legal world can be tough to navigate – even for lawyers! But understanding your rights is the first step towards protecting them. That’s why we’ve launched Unsolicited, Goldblatt Partners LLP’s blog.
On Unsolicited, we’ll break down the basics on the various areas of law that we practice, and provide commentary on important legal issues.
And, because we’re lawyers, we have to add that these blog posts are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. If you want to know more or need advice, feel free to contact us.
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Wrongful dismissal 101: What are your rights under Ontario’s ESA?
If you are a non-unionized employee in Ontario, what are your rights if you are dismissed? This post is a Wrongful Dismissal 101 for employees covered by the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
What is Ontario’s Pay Equity Act?
Ontario’s pay equity laws aim to ensure that work traditionally done by women is paid the same as work traditionally done by men. Danielle Leon Foun Lin and Willow Petersen explain how you can apply these laws to eliminate wage gaps.
How do I prove that my dog is a “service animal”?
The law is not simple when it comes to proving that a dog is a service animal. Kelly Doctor discusses how you can make sure that your dog is able to support you when you need it most.
What is a pension? The basics of retirement income
Pensions come in all shapes and sizes, and you are lucky if you have a good one. Simon Archer and David Sworn take you through the basics of retirement income.
Aboriginal law 101: What is the duty to consult?
The duty to consult is complex and fact-specific. Natai Shelsen discusses the Crown’s obligation to consult with Indigenous groups when their Aboriginal rights or claims could be affected by government decisions.
The Grenville Christian College decision: Establishing systemic negligence in class action trials
The Ontario Superior Court recently held that an institution was systemically negligent while relying on relatively narrow evidence from select class members. In this blog post, Jody Brown and Erin Sobat review what kind of evidence is necessary to establish systemic negligence in class action trials.
