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Posted February 23, 2015

How to Make Work a Return to Work from Medical Leave (and avoid human rights liability)

Once an employee on leave has signaled that a return to work is pending, it is important that an employer handle the return appropriately in[...]

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Posted February 20, 2015

The $10,000 Wage Recovery Cap Has Been Lifted

One of the key changes brought about by The Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 comes into effect today. Specifically, if an employer[...]

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Posted January 21, 2015

Employer criminally charged over workplace safety obligation

On January 13, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Labour released a decision regarding a death due to workplace safety violations. After two directors of the[...]

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Posted January 13, 2015

Letters of Reference – Bad Idea?

Earlier this fall there was a program on the CBC’s “The Story From Here” which ran a segment about a woman named Jo who, during[...]

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Posted October 29, 2014

Three New Job-Protected Leaves of Absence Take Effect October 29, 2014

Today, three new job protected leaves of absence come into effect under the Employment Standards Act: (1) Family Caregiver Leave, (2) Critically Ill Child Care Leave,[...]

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Posted March 28, 2014

“Waiving” Goodbye: Can an Employer Waive the Employee’s notice of Resignation without Paying Any Indemnity?

The Supreme Court of Canada is scheduled to hear the case of Asphaltes Desjardins c. Commission des norms du travail, 2013 QCCA 484 today, March[...]

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Posted December 13, 2013

Notice for Employers: Accessibility Requirements must by completed by January 1, 2014

A message from the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario: Notice for Large Private and Non-Profit Organizations: If you are a business or non-profit with 50+ employees, you[...]

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Posted December 12, 2013

Colleen Hoey quoted by The Globe and Mail on MP staffers’ confidentiality agreements

Colleen was quoted in The Globe and Mail with her opinion on the confidentiality agreements that MP staffers and caucus researchers are being asked to sign.[...]

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Posted December 11, 2013

Holiday Party Survival Guide for Employees and Employers

T’is the season of office holiday parties! Office parties can be a great opportunity for employees to get to know one another socially and for[...]