by Nicole Simes | Jan 11, 2018 | For Employees
Claiming benefits through WSIB because of harassment or bullying at work just got much easier.
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2017
Earlier this week I concluded that the rule of law no longer applies in many Ontario workplaces. The epiphany hit me when I was meeting with the managing director of a boutique law firm. When I use the expression “rule of law” I mean the principle that all people and...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2017
In 2017, the provincial legislature and Ontario judges continued to change Ontario’s employment laws. These changes resulted in higher payroll costs and a more regulated workplace. This blog briefly identifies 10 employment law developments from the past year. 1....
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 19, 2017 | For Employers
Doug’s Year End Rant Earlier this week I concluded that the rule of law no longer applies in many Ontario workplaces. The epiphany hit me when I was meeting with the Managing Director of a boutique law firm. When I use the expression “rule of law” I mean the...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 4, 2017 | For Employers
Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017 In 2017, the provincial legislature and Ontario judges continued to change Ontario’s employment laws. These changes resulted in higher payroll costs and a more regulated workplace. This blog briefly identifies 10 employment...
by Nadia Halum | Oct 27, 2017 | For Employees
#MeToo: Converting an online campaign into action Trigger Warning: This blog contains content about sexual harassment and abuse Following the bombshell reports of allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, thousands of women have taken...
by Nicole Simes | Sep 19, 2017 | For Employers
Why Asking Your Employee to “Go Clubbing” Could Cost You Most employers understand that sexual harassment at work is against the law. Despite this, sexual harassment is still pervasive in Ontario workplaces. Where managers and employers can get into...
by Nicole Simes | Aug 14, 2017 | For Employees
The Rights of Unionized Employees Are you a unionized employee? Have you been terminated or have you experienced mistreatment in your workplace on the basis of your age, race, religious views, gender, sexual orientation or any other ground? It is important to remember...
