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Employee or Independent Contractor? Our June 2012 Seminar

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 25, 2012 | For Employers

Employee or Independent Contractor? Our June 2012 Seminar Employee or Independent Contractor There is a common misconception that an employer can choose whether to enter into an employment relationship or an independent contractor relationship with a person. The fact...

Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 18, 2012 | For Employers

Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees Human Rights Laws in Ontario The human rights laws that govern Ontario employers are found within the Human Rights Code. Ontario employers must comply with the...

Social Media Policy: Our Seminar on How to Develop One

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 8, 2012 | For Employers

Social Media Policy: Our Seminar on How to Develop One Social Media Policy: Our seminar on How to Develop One We just finished presenting a series of seminars on developing a social media policy in Toronto and Barrie. If you would like to receive a copy of our Power...

Social Media Policy – Part II

by MacLeod Law Firm | Apr 26, 2012 | For Employers

Social Media Policy – Part II Social Media Policy – Part II For a number of reasons, employers need to manage the use of social media by employees in the workplace. In this regard, did you know? 1. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently recognized the right to...

Independent Contractor or Employee– If it Walks like a Duck and Quacks like a Duck: It’s a Duck

by MacLeod Law Firm | Apr 17, 2012 | For Employers

Independent Contractor or Employee– If it Walks like a Duck and Quacks like a Duck: It’s a Duck Independent Contractor or Employee For tax purposes, employers sometimes decide to characterize a contract with an individual as an independent contractor relationship as...

Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Mar 30, 2012 | For Employers

Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go? Human Rights in Ontario – Hiring The cost of a bad hire can be expensive. Employers can minimize a hiring mistake by checking references, conduct...

Reasonable Notice – It Works Both Ways | MacLeod Law Firm

by MacLeod Law Firm | Mar 19, 2012 | For Employers

Reasonable Notice – It Works Both Ways | MacLeod Law Firm Reasonable Notice of Resignation Many people think an employee is required to provide two weeks notice of resignation by law. However, neither the Ontario government nor the Ontario courts have made this...

Employee Benefits: The Potential Costs of Not Continuing Them Upon Termination

by MacLeod Law Firm | Mar 6, 2012 | For Employers

Employee Benefits: The Potential Costs of Not Continuing Them Upon Termination Employee Benefits Did you know that an employer is generally required to maintain an employee’s benefits until the end of the minimum notice period provided for under the Employment...

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