by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
I speak with human resources professionals every day about various employment law issues. This blog deals with five of the most common issues that arise in my practice. Termination pay In many organizations, labour costs often account for more than 50 per cent of the...
by MacLeod Law Firm | Dec 23, 2019
Although provincial laws preventing employers from discriminating on the basis of age are aimed at protecting employees, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has found that some independent contractors are also covered, Toronto employment lawyer Doug MacLeod tells...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
Sexual harassment: A classic ‘he said vs. she said’ case In 2015, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal considered the case of a self-employed sales agent claiming she quit her job because the broker sexually harassed her. The broker claims he did not harass her and she...
by MacLeod Law Firm | Dec 23, 2019
Deciding where to bring a wrongful dismissal case that also contains a discrimination claim should be given careful thought, says Toronto employment lawyer Doug MacLeod. “It’s a pretty important strategic decision that can have a significant impact on the outcome of...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
Today’s job market In this age of globalization and precarious employment most people change jobs many times in a career. Changing jobs is a fact of workplace life for most people. Some people are terminated and other people voluntarily resign. Either way an employer...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
We receive calls from women on pregnancy leave who have been told that their job is no longer available or that they have been assigned to another job. An employee generally has the right to return to her job (or a comparable one if it no longer exists) following a...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
Did you know that an individual is an “employee” or “worker” under some employment legislation, but not others? As an employer, it is important for you to know whether an individual is an employee; otherwise, your organization may inadvertently not be complying with...
by Doug MacLeod | Dec 23, 2019
In recent years, the Ontario government has imposed several new mandatory training requirements on employers carrying on business in Ontario. As an employment lawyer who advises employers of all sizes, I see that employers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep...
