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Recent Changes to the Employment Standards Act – Part I

by Doug MacLeod | Feb 5, 2018 | For Employers

Recent Changes to the Employment Standards Act – Part I Trying to learn and apply the many recent changes to the Employment Standards Act to your workplace can be a daunting task. We are trying to make the process less intimidating by introducing the changes to...

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 25, 2018 | For Employers

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented? Yesterday, CTV reported that two women alleged Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown sexually harassed and/or sexually assaulted them. Shortly after the story broke Mr....

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work

by Nicole Simes | Jan 25, 2018 | For Employers

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work In the wake of workplace sexual assault allegations against Patrick Brown, I continue to reiterate what employers of any kind can do to try and prevent and discourage sexual harassment and sexual assault at work. Given the...

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 23, 2018 | For Employers

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages When deciding whether to settle a case, a lawyer assesses the risks and uncertainties inherent in the litigation process including the quantum of damages that a judge will likely...

What does “failing to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker” mean?

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 19, 2018 | For Employers

What does “failing to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker” mean? When the Ministry of Labour lays charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) after a workplace injury it often includes a charge under...

Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 15, 2018 | For Employers

Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, an employee can claim workers compensation benefits for chronic or traumatic mental stress that is predominantly caused by workplace harassment In May 2014 I blogged about an administrative...

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Recent Changes to the Employment Standards Act – Part I

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages

What does “failing to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker” mean?

Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018

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Recent Changes to the Employment Standards Act – Part I

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Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment At Work

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages

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Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018

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