Publications

March 1, 2006

Absenteeism and the obligation to accommodate: When the employer is required to consider the measures recommended by the medical experts

In a judgment rendered on February 7, 2006, the Quebec Court of Appeal reiterated the obligations of the employer and the employee to play a role in seeking a reasonable accommodation. In cases where a collective agreement exists, the union has the same obligation.More specifically, the Court of (…)

March 1, 2006

Canada: Class Actions in Competition Damage Matters (Available in French only)

Canada: Class Actions in Competition Damage Matters (Available in French only)

January 1, 2006

Psychological Harassment in the Workplace: What's New?

Since June 1, 2004, the Labour Standards Act (hereinafter the "L.S.A.") requires employers to provide a work environment free from psychological harassment. Thus, employers must, as a first step, take reasonable measures to prevent psychological harassment and then, whenever they become (…)

January 1, 2006

Amendments to the Annual Declarations System for Enterprises in the Province of Québec

Some important changes to the Act respecting the legal publicity of sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal persons (the “Act”) took place effective January 1 st, 2006.The Act generally applies to all legal persons, partnerships and individuals carrying on an activity in the (…)

January 1, 2006

The new Quebec Parental Insurance Plan: What should you know?

The new Quebec Parental Insurance Plan: What should you know?

January 1, 2006

Are the Courts Distorting the Nature of Class Actions?

Are the Courts Distorting the Nature of Class Actions?

December 1, 2005

The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec

The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec

December 1, 2005

Disability Insurance: the Right to a Counter Expertise

Disability Insurance: the Right to a Counter Expertise

November 1, 2005

Insurance and Youthful Sins

Insurance and Youthful Sins

November 1, 2005

Corporate Directors: Suggested Precautions

Corporate Directors: Suggested Precautions

November 1, 2005

Directors' Liability, Indemnification and Insurance Coverage

Directors' Liability, Indemnification and Insurance Coverage

September 1, 2005

The Direct Recourse of a Subrogated Insurer

The Direct Recourse of a Subrogated Insurer

September 1, 2005

New Private Placement Rules: Quebec Harmonizes its Rules with the Rest of Canada

New Private Placement Rules: Quebec Harmonizes its Rules with the Rest of Canada