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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

by Nicole Simes | Jun 19, 2014 | For Employees

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Unfortunately, sexual harassment continues to occur in Ontario on a regular basis. I frequently meet women and men who have been sexually harassed at work. Like them, you may find certain behaviour unwelcome and offensive but may not...

Too Young and Too Old: Age Discrimination in Ontario

by Nicole Simes | Jun 18, 2014 | For Employees

Too Young and Too Old: Age Discrimination in Ontario Age discrimination can occur at the beginning of the employment relationship or the end. The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) protects employees from discrimination in employment on the basis of age, meaning 18...

EMPLOYER ALERT: Legislation Denying Benefits to Workers with Mental Disabilities Declared Unconstitutional

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 19, 2014 | For Employers

EMPLOYER ALERT: Legislation Denying Benefits to Workers with Mental Disabilities Declared Unconstitutional Ontario Administrative Tribunal Declares Legislation Denying Benefits to Workers with Mental Disabilities Unconstitutional On April 29, 2014 the Ontario...

Managing Disabled Employees

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 12, 2014 | For Employers

Managing Disabled Employees Managing disabled employees can be a very complex, difficult and expensive process. Potential Liability under Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the “Code”) Discriminating against or failing to accommodate a physically or mentally disabled...

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part II)

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 9, 2014 | For Employers

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part II) Family Status: The Fiona Johnstone decision On May 2, 2014 the Federal Court of Appeal released a decision which considered an employer’s duty to modify an employee’s...

The Cost of Discriminating Against a Disabled Employee

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 6, 2014 | For Employers

The Cost of Discriminating Against a Disabled Employee The Cost of Discriminating Against a Disabled Employee An employer who discriminates against and terminates a disabled employee can be ordered to pay two kinds of damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code...

Social Media and Termination: What are your Risks?

by Nicole Simes | Apr 28, 2014 | For Employees

Social Media and Termination: What are your Risks? Social Media and Termination: What are your risks? Recently, several Air Canada employees were caught on video performing their job in a questionable way. The video was then posted on YouTube and viewed over one...

Workplace Investigations

by Nicole Simes | Apr 25, 2014 | For Employees

Workplace Investigations Workplace Investigations Incidents can occur at workplaces that require employers to investigate. Sometimes these incidents result in termination. If you are the subject of a workplace investigation, it is important to keep in mind the...

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Too Young and Too Old: Age Discrimination in Ontario

EMPLOYER ALERT: Legislation Denying Benefits to Workers with Mental Disabilities Declared Unconstitutional

Managing Disabled Employees

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part II)

The Cost of Discriminating Against a Disabled Employee

Workplace Investigations

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