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Keeping you Posted on Mandatory Postings in the Workplace

MacLeod Law Firm — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:35:54 +0000

As an employer, there are several documents that you must post in your workplace. Some postings are mandatory for all workplaces, while others depend on the nature of the business and the hazards present in the workplace. This blog describes some of these mandatory postings and provides you links to some of these required postings. Please note that posters that are sold by private companies do…

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Are All Employment & Labour Lawyers Created Equal?

Doug MacLeod — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:47:54 +0000

Are there many employment & labour lawyers in Ontario? There are many employment & labour lawyers working in Ontario – especially in large urban centers like Toronto. I go to a Christmas party each year that is attended by about 150 employment & labour lawyers and it is always sold out. Every employment and labour lawyer, however, is unique. Your challenge is to find the lawyer that best suits…

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Doug’s Year End Rant

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:46:48 +0000

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 institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. The fact is many employers are unaware of…

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Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017

Doug MacLeod — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:43:45 +0000

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.Changes to the Employment Standards Act. Many changes were made to this law in November. Most of these changes take effect on January 1…

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Is Your Organization Compliant with AODA? It Should Be. Here’s Why

Doug MacLeod — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:29:08 +0000

Did you know that employers with 20 or more employees are required to file a report with the Ontario government confirming they have complied with their obligations under the Accessibility with Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) by December 31, 2017? Employment Standard This regulation under AODA applies to all employers. It requires an employer to comply with at least nine (9) new…

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All We Do Is Work

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:23:05 +0000

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 time in court and at administrative tribunals: she is a real litigator! Nicole has a particularly strong background and interest in human rights issues.

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The Number of Workplace Investigations are Skyrocketing: Here’s Why

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:24:19 +0000

There are different types of workplace investigations and the number of workplace investigations is skyrocketing. This blog discusses four scenarios where workplace investigations are required or recommended. To reduce legal exposure and save costs, I believe most employers should acquire the internal expertise to conduct workplace investigations Workplace Harassment Complaints Under the Ontario…

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Why Employers Are Finding It Increasingly Difficult to Comply with Ontario’s Employment Laws

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:20:33 +0000

Lawyers as Forest Rangers You can compare employment lawyers to forest rangers. We prevent legal fires when we, for example, draft employment contracts & legally required policies, and when we provide prophylactic advice such as pre-termination advice. We put out legal fires when we, for example, defend wrongful dismissal actions, human rights complaints, and claims for overtime pay under the…

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The Perils of Dismissing a Disabled Employee

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:08:23 +0000

On June 30, 2016 the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “OCA”) released its decision in a case involving the dismissal of a disabled employee who earned about $ 22 000 per year. I wrote about the trial decision in April (see here for my blog post). The OCA increased the damages the employer was ordered to pay from about $ 110 000 to about $ 245 000 which was basically the amount the person claimed in…

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Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act | MacLeod Law Firm

Keeping you Posted on Mandatory Postings in the Workplace

Are All Employment & Labour Lawyers Created Equal?

Doug’s Year End Rant

Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017

Is Your Organization Compliant with AODA? It Should Be. Here’s Why

All We Do Is Work

TOP 10 EMPLOYMENT LAW STORIES OF 2016

The Number of Workplace Investigations are Skyrocketing: Here’s Why

Why Employers Are Finding It Increasingly Difficult to Comply with Ontario’s Employment Laws

The Perils of Dismissing a Disabled Employee