5 Factors to Consider When Reviewing Your Employee Benefits Plan According to a survey by Monster.com in collaboration with group benefit provider Unum, an attractive employee benefits package was rated very important by 74 per cent of those surveyed. Less...
The Ontario Employment Standards Act: A Revised Complaint Procedure Over the last few months, a number of our clients have had to respond to complaints filed by former employees under the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). As of January 19, 2011 the complaint process...
Social Media Policy – Part I Is a complete ban on the use of Company property for personal reasons realistic? Many employers have computer use policies that ban the use of company property for personal use. In the age of smart phones, the virtual workplace, and...
7 Things You Should Know About the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) imposes numerous duties and responsibilities on employers. Here are seven such duties: Every employer must post a copy of the OHSA,...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints: Do you have a policy? We provide employment law advice to small employers in Ontario. When I meet with a small employer for the first time we discuss the organization’s current employment policies and practices. One question...
Minimizing Employee Termination Costs Employers often call us because they are thinking of terminating an employee. They want to know the potential legal repercussions associated with the proposed termination and the termination costs. The first question we ask is: Is...