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Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jan 11, 2018 | For Employers

Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape The legalization of marijuana is expected to change Ontario’s employment law landscape in 2018. Legislation is expected to be implemented by July 2018. It is not too early for...

Doug’s Year End Rant

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 19, 2017 | For Employers

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...

Bill 148 – Summary of Changes to the Employment Standards Act and When Each Change is Implemented

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 4, 2017 | For Employers

Bill 148 – Summary of Changes to the Employment Standards Act and When Each Change is Implemented On November 22, 2017, the Ontario legislature passed the final version of Bill 148- the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. Below is a summary of some of the...

Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 4, 2017 | For Employers

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...

The Impact of the Fair Workplaces Act on Pregnancy and Parental Leave

by Fiona Martyn | Dec 4, 2017 | For Employers

The Impact of the Fair Workplaces Act on Pregnancy and Parental Leave Earlier this year we blogged about the proposed changes to the Employment Insurance Act which would allow new parents to receive their employment insurance benefits over 18 months instead of 12...

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

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 27, 2017 | For Employers

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

Bill C-65: The Federal Government’s Crackdown on Workplace Harassment and Violence

by Fiona Martyn | Nov 24, 2017 | For Employers

Bill C-65: The Federal Government’s Crackdown on Workplace Harassment and Violence On the heels of the viral #metoo campaign, the federal government is cracking down on harassment and violence in the workplace. The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and...

Employment Standards Alert: The Cost of Doing Business in Ontario Just Went Up

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 23, 2017 | For Employers

Employment Standards Alert: The Cost of Doing Business in Ontario Just Went Up The Ontario government’s much publicized overhaul to the province’s employment standards legislation will take effect as early as December 3, 2017. For the most part, vulnerable employees...

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Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape

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Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017

The Impact of the Fair Workplaces Act on Pregnancy and Parental Leave

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

Bill C-65: The Federal Government’s Crackdown on Workplace Harassment and Violence

Employment Standards Alert: The Cost of Doing Business in Ontario Just Went Up

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