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Posted February 11, 2016

Recent Decision on a Casual Worker’s Rights Surrounding Her Pregnancy

On January 23, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the case of Dionne c. Commission Scolaire des Patriotes. It is a case coming out[...]

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Posted February 3, 2016

Pregnancy-Related Discrimination

Background Natalya Golovaneva came to me for guidance two weeks before her hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in July 2015. She was[...]

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Posted November 18, 2015

The State Has No Place In The Bedroom Of The Nation… But Does Your Employer?

In 1968, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau ushered in significant changes to the Criminal Code, which had until then criminalized homosexuality, with the following[...]

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Posted October 13, 2015

How and when to talk to HR

Employees who have the benefit of a Human Resources (“HR”) department or administrator are not always given an explanation of what role that it plays[...]

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Posted July 24, 2015

Finding the Right “Fit” on Fair Terms

In the interview process, it’s easy to fall into discussion about a favourite sports team, restaurant, or common acquaintances. While many companies place a strong[...]

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Posted June 12, 2015

Updated Workplace Legal Obligations

There have been developments in the laws regulating the workplace since we originally posted this article. With many of the changes coming into effect, including[...]

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Employment, Labour, and Human Rights

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Posted June 4, 2015

A Team Approach to Services

When employee clients approach us for assistance, they bring a variety of questions and concerns. It can be comforting for them to know that there[...]

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Posted March 27, 2015

Workplace Investigations – Best Used in Moderation?

In creating workplace policies, employers may specify that complaints brought forth by an employee will trigger an investigation. The intention is likely to ensure fairness[...]

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Posted March 6, 2015

Suspending an Employee Indefinitely Without Pay May Amount to Constructive Dismissal

The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision today in Potter v. New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission overturning both the Trial Court and Court[...]