So You’ve Received a Job Offer
Before accepting a job offer, it is important that you understand it. A job offer letter is an employment contract that affects your rights.
Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace
Human rights damages are often low. However, the HRTO recently released two significant decisions involving sexual assault that awarding higher amounts.
Not Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace is Now More Expensive
Not Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace is Now More Expensive On average, damages awarded to an employee for a breach of the Human Rights Code, remain relatively low, typically $10,000 to $15,000. However, the HRTO recently released two...Parental Leave And EI: Confusion From The 2018 Budget
The recent 2018 Federal Budget contains changes to EI rights which many believe changes the right to parental leave. Learn more in this article.
Pregnancy, Parental and Maternity Leave 102 (Federal)
We often receive calls from expecting parents asking about their rights to benefits and time off work for parental leave once their child arrives
Pregnancy, Parental, and Maternity Leave 101 (Provincial)
Pregnancy, Parental, and Maternity Leave 101 (Provincial) We often receive calls from expecting parents asking about their rights to maternity leave or parental leave and benefits once their child arrives. This article reviews the rights for employees of provincially...How To Prove Mental Distress in the Workplace
If an employer mistreats an employee at the time of their termination, that employee may be entitled to damages for mental distress.