The dangers of alcohol at work
With the upcoming holidays, drinking alcohol or being impaired at work is an issue that will be considered by many employers. Although people generally agree that alcohol and work don’t mix, the potential consequences of this kind of behaviour can spell disaster for...
Navigating workplace harassment complaints
Since 2010 there has been confusion around the term “workplace harassment” in Ontario. Until that time, workplace harassment was generally limited to sexual, racial and 14 other types of harassment under the Ontario Human Rights Code (Code). For this type of...
Family status accommodations – when babies need tending and parents need mending
When a single mother asks for time off to care for her sick child, what are the legal “family status” issues involved? Discriminating on the basis of family status has been illegal in most Canadian jurisdictions for many years. It is only recently that the courts and...
The truth about workplace investigations
The truth about workplace investigations is that the cost of inadequately or completely failing to investigate workplace issues has risen dramatically in recent years. This failure to comply has serious consequences as evidenced by the following three workplace...
What questions are off-limits when it comes to background checks?
Background checks – screening new hires while avoiding human rights liabilities A bad hire is not only expensive but time consuming. According to one source, comprehensive background checks reveal red flags on 60% of job applicants. This means that over half the...5 Things To Know about Fair Treatment at Work: Contracts, Harassment, Discrimination and more
This blog discusses five things you should know to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity in the workplace.
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For the second year in a row, the MacLeod Law Firm has been nominated as the top labour and employment law firm in Canada by the Canadian HR Reporter.