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Court rules Uber arbitration clause illegal, “Unconscionable”
The Ontario Court of Appeal declared that a controversial clause found in Uber’s contracts for its Ontario drivers is “unconscionable” and “unenforceable”.
Court puts brakes on Uber bid to resolve work issues overseas
Ontario Uber drivers should not be forced to resolve employment issues through expensive arbitration in the Netherlands, the court of appeal has…
Proposed class action against Uber can proceed, appeal court rules – Canadian Press
The Court of Appeal for Ontario says a clause in Uber's services agreement that requires disputes to go through arbitration in the…
Postmedia – Uber Loses Court Battle Over Arbitration Clause
Ontario’s top court has ruled that Uber drivers can turn to Canadian courts to try to resolve disputes with the ride-hailing service.
CBC News: Proposed class action against Uber can proceed
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower…
Employment Hour 640 Toronto – S7 E1
Summary Canadian Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, reveals your workplace rights in Toronto, the surrounding GTA,…
Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet legal obligations for employees who are addicted to drugs/alcohol.
Non-competition Clauses in Canada | Employment Law Show TV – S3 E9
Non-competition clauses, what to do when your place of employment moves their office location, being put on a temporary layoff, and more…
Owed More Severance Than You Realize | Employment Law Show TV – S3 E8
The reasons why you may be owed more severance than you realize, dealing with an unpaid suspension, being fired after asking for…