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Posted June 12, 2015

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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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[...]

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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,[...]