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 principle that all people and...
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 law developments from the past year. 1....Doug’s Year End Rant
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...Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017
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...
Let’s talk: mental health issues at work
By Rob Lamberti, AdvocateDaily.com Contributor There are growing legal expectations for employers to be more proactive in accommodating employees who are dealing with mental health crises, says Toronto employment lawyer Doug MacLeod. MacLeod, principal of MacLeod Law...Independent Contractor Owed Notice of Termination
Independent Contractor Owed Notice of Termination One common misconception is that, unlike employees, independent contractors are not owed notice of termination. In one recent case from Ontario, an employer was forced to pay an independent contractor for notice...#Metoo #Himtoo #Youtoo – Sexual Harassment and Violence at Work
Following #metoo, what needs to happen for there to be a positive culture shift? Here are my suggestions for how to reduce sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.