Author: Nicole Simes

Amendments to Increase Human Rights Protections for Ontarians

by Nicole Simes | Dec 4, 2018 | For Employees

Various members of the Ontario legislature are working to give additional human rights protections to Ontarians. Bill 35, the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2018 is a private member’s bill brought by Liberal MPP, Nathalie Des Rosiers. Whereas Progressive...

Why Employers need a Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy

by Nicole Simes | Nov 20, 2018 | For Employers

Although a workplace anti-discrimination policy is not mandatory in Ontario, we recommend it. If a complaint about discrimination is brought forward, employers can rely on the policy to help address the issue and follow predetermined steps. This type of policy can...

Employee Protections during Police Record Checks

by Nicole Simes | Nov 14, 2018 | For Employees

Often employers require a new hire to provide a police record checks. Starting November 1, 2018 changes made under the Ontario’s Police Record Checks Reform Act will be in force. Previously, police record checks were not regulated in Ontario. With the new Reform Act...

Employer Update: Police Record Checks

by Nicole Simes | Nov 14, 2018 | For Employers

Employers who actively use police record checks as a part of the hiring process need to be aware of recent changes. Starting November 1, 2018 changes made under the Ontario’s Police Record Checks Reform Act will be in force. Previously, police record checks were not...

Was your Suspension a Constructive Dismissal?

by Nicole Simes | Oct 26, 2018 | For Employees

Was your Suspension a Constructive Dismissal? Employees today spend as much time at work as they do at home. So, the workplace should be an environment where you feel secure, trusted and safe. Unexpected changes in your job, such as a suspension, can leave you feeling...

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

by Nicole Simes | Oct 12, 2018 | For Employees

The Federal government is consulting the public on changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) to increase protections against harassment and violence. Federally regulated employees, like those who work for banks, airlines, telecom or national transportation companies are...

A Change for Employees and Termination Packages: The IBM Example

by Nicole Simes | Sep 7, 2018 | For Employees

The BasicsUnder the Employment Standards Act (ESA), employees who are terminated are entitled to appropriate notice of termination, which is generally a week’s worth of notice, or pay in lieu of notice, for each year worked up to a maximum of eight weeks. Not every...

Fired and Your Union Won’t Help? Options to Consider

by Nicole Simes | Aug 31, 2018 | For Employees

Your Rights and the Union If you are a unionized employee who has been fired, you may be desperately searching for legal advice on how to proceed. Unlike non-unionized employees who can bring their employers to court, employees with union representation lose that...

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Amendments to Increase Human Rights Protections for Ontarians

Why Employers need a Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy

Employee Protections during Police Record Checks

Employer Update: Police Record Checks

Was your Suspension a Constructive Dismissal?

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

A Change for Employees and Termination Packages: The IBM Example

Fired and Your Union Won’t Help? Options to Consider

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