The Office Romance: Navigating an Employment Law Minefield In my experience, most organizations do not explicitly address the office romance in their human resource policies. This issue can be addressed in an organization’s anti-discrimination policy or a sexual...
Wrongful Dismissal UPDATE: What is Just Cause For Dismissal? “Just cause” is a legal term that means a non-union employer is justified in terminating an employee without ANY notice of termination at common law. The courts decide whether or not just cause exists unless...
MacLeod Law Firm asks, “Are you health and safety conscious?” Occupational Health and Safety Act – MacLeod Law Firm looks at your obligations Here are a few health and safety obligations imposed on employers: 1. Posting obligations An employer must...
Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees Human Rights Laws in Ontario The human rights laws that govern Ontario employers are found within the Human Rights Code. Ontario employers must comply with the...
Employment Laws in Ontario: MacLeod Law Firm, Employment & Labour Lawyers: Recap of Recent Blogs Employment Laws in Ontario Employment laws in Ontario are changing. Our blogs (i) explain how statute laws impose rights and obligations on employers; (ii) explain...
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,...