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All We Do Is Work

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 31, 2017 | For Employers

All We Do Is Work This blog introduces you to all members of the firm and describes the kinds of cases we handle. OUR PEOPLE Nicole Simes has been working with me for more than four years. She represents and advises employers and employees. She spends a lot of her...

#MeToo: Converting an online campaign into action

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...

When Does a Compliment Constitute Sexual Harassment?

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 10, 2017 | For Employers

When Does a Compliment Constitute Sexual Harassment? Despite a number of legislative initiatives that are intended to reduce and ultimately eliminate sexual harassment in society, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Ontario’s workplaces. One of the more...

Sexual Harassment at Home: What Can You Do About an Inappropriate Landlord

by Nicole Simes | Sep 26, 2017 | For Employees

Sexual Harassment at Home: What Can You Do About an Inappropriate Landlord Trigger Waring: this blog contains content about sexual harassment and violence Rental housing and accommodation is a protected social area under the Human Rights Code in Ontario. That means...

Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws

by Doug MacLeod | Sep 26, 2017 | For Employers

Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws Now that I have your attention, let me outline three things you need to know. The Ministry of Labour is devoting considerably more resources to enforcing the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) and your...

Why Asking Your Employee to “Go Clubbing” Could Cost You

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...

Employees in a Union – What Can You Do if Your LTD is Cut Off?

by Nicole Simes | Sep 19, 2017 | For Employees

Employees in a Union – What Can You Do if Your LTD is Cut Off? We are often contacted by unionized employees who have questions about their rights and the obligations of their union. For general information for unionized employees see here. Recently, the Court of...

The Confusing and Unsettled Law Relating to Employee Medical Notes

by Doug MacLeod | Sep 12, 2017 | For Employers

The Confusing and Unsettled Law Relating to Employee Medical Notes A proposed change to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (“the Act”) contained in Bill 148 states that an employer shall not require an employee to provide a medical note from a qualified health...

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All We Do Is Work

#MeToo: Converting an online campaign into action

When Does a Compliment Constitute Sexual Harassment?

Sexual Harassment at Home: What Can You Do About an Inappropriate Landlord

Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws

Why Asking Your Employee to “Go Clubbing” Could Cost You

Employees in a Union – What Can You Do if Your LTD is Cut Off?

The Confusing and Unsettled Law Relating to Employee Medical Notes

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