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Doing Business in Ontario: New Employment Laws Are Overwhelming Small Businesses

by Doug MacLeod | Aug 12, 2014 | For Employers

Doing Business in Ontario: New Employment Laws Are Overwhelming Small Businesses New Mandatory Training Obligations for Small Employers Mandatory Training under AODA has been in effect since January 1, 2012 Most small employers are not aware of the existence of AODA...

A Summary of Our Recent Blogs on Developments in Ontario’s Employment Laws

by Doug MacLeod | Jul 28, 2014 | For Employers

A Summary of Our Recent Blogs on Developments in Ontario’s Employment Laws Employee terminations: Information you need to provide your lawyer before terminating an employee. Do not terminate an employee before speaking with your employment lawyer. To find out why,...

Debunking the Myths about Probationary Employees

by Doug MacLeod | Jul 28, 2014 | For Employers

Debunking the Myths about Probationary Employees According to thelawdictionary.org the word probation means: “Determining if a candidate is suitable for a job before giving his full time creditation as a member of an organization.” Most employers believe that a...

Employment Standards Act Update: Employees get more time off to care for children starting October 29, 2014

by Doug MacLeod | Jul 24, 2014 | For Employers

Employment Standards Act Update: Employees get more time off to care for children starting October 29, 2014 On April 29, 2014, the Ontario government gave employers six months notice that employees would be entitled to three new family care leaves on October 29, 2014....

Terminating an Employee: Consult Before You Act

by Doug MacLeod | Jul 24, 2014 | For Employers

Terminating an Employee: Consult Before You Act We have been advising employers for over 25 years. Employment Contracts are Important Usually, my first question for a new client is “Do you require all new hires to sign an employment contract?” For more information on...

Discriminating in Employment on the Basis of Sexual Orientation

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 22, 2014 | For Employers

Discriminating in Employment on the Basis of Sexual Orientation Ontario, Canada is one of the most progressive jurisdictions in the world when it comes to acknowledging the rights of individuals on the basis of sexual orientation. Over ten years ago, Canada celebrated...

MacLeod Law Firm: A 360° Perspective on Employee Termination

by Doug MacLeod | Feb 20, 2013 | For Employees

MacLeod Law Firm: A 360° Perspective on Employee Termination Jobs come and go. It’s the nature of our economy to deal with employee termination. But when this occurs, it is our job to resolve the situation fairly and efficiently. For over twenty years, MacLeod Law...

NHL and players’ union in an epic staring contest

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

NHL and players’ union in an epic staring contest The NHL and players’ union are engaged in an epic staring match. And the fans want their hockey, so why isn’t anyone blinking? Let’s break it down… Why the NHL and Players’ Union Lockout Should End Soon 1. Both...

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Doing Business in Ontario: New Employment Laws Are Overwhelming Small Businesses

A Summary of Our Recent Blogs on Developments in Ontario’s Employment Laws

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Terminating an Employee: Consult Before You Act

Discriminating in Employment on the Basis of Sexual Orientation

MacLeod Law Firm: A 360° Perspective on Employee Termination

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