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Is Refusing a COVID Vaccine Just Cause for Termination?

MacLeod Law Firm — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:03 +0000

Your employer has implemented a mandatory COVID vaccine policy. You do not want to get vaccinated. Your employer has told you you will be terminated for just cause if you don’t get vaccinated. This blog discusses your legal rights and obligations. You are required to work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (“OHSA”) which, among other things, promotes the prevention of…

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The Everchanging Impact Of Termination Clauses On Your Entitlements Upon Termination

MacLeod Law Firm — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:00:06 +0000

The Everchanging Impact Of Termination Clauses On Your Entitlement Upon Termination A termination clause is typically found in an employment contract. It often purports to limit your right to termination pay to the minimum amounts contained under the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”). The law on what types of termination clauses are considered legally enforceable is constantly changing.

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Court Refuses to Enforce Contractual Language Limiting Termination Pay

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:39:59 +0000

I have written several blogs on whether wrongful dismissal damages include compensation for the variable compensation the employee would have earned during the applicable notice period. Most cases consider whether the language in a variable compensation plan which purports to limit or eliminate the employee’s entitlement to variable compensation during the notice period is enforceable.

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Judge Refuses to Enforce an Amended Employment Contract

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:39:31 +0000

I have written many blogs on the legal enforceability of employment contracts because judges are increasingly refusing to enforce them and I want employers to be live to this issue. Employers should assume that changes to employment contracts that benefit the employer will be challenged. This blog summarizes a recent case which sets out three reasons why an Ontario judge recently refused to…

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Paid Sick Leave? Sort of

MacLeod Law Firm — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:46:49 +0000

Paid Sick Leave? Sort of With the numbers of COVID-19 cases rising again, especially in the GTA, many employees are asking me as a Toronto employment lawyer what happens if they become sick and they are forced to stay home for 14 days. Following the end of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the federal government introduced three new benefits to address issues related to leave from work…

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Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene?

MacLeod Law Firm — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:48:03 +0000

Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene? Have you experienced workplace bullying or harassment? Did you know that your employer has an obligation to investigate any complaint of bullying or harassment you make regardless of whether or not you file a formal complaint? In fact, simply stating that you are feeling attacked or bullied could trigger the employer’s duty to investigate.

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Sexual Harassment Results in $85,000 Award

MacLeod Law Firm — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:47:04 +0000

Sexual Harassment Results in $85,000 Award The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) recently released a decision about sexual harassment in the workplace that granted a significant award to the plaintiff. This precedent shows that adjudicators are issuing high awards in cases involving ongoing sexual assault and harassment. The Case: Sexual Harassment at work McWilliam v.

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Return to Work After COVID-19: When babies still need tending and parents are mending

Doug MacLeod — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:42:20 +0000

Yesterday, Premier Ford announced Stage 1 of the reopening of Ontario and identified some businesses that are permitted to reopen on Tuesday after the long weekend. To view the health and safety guidelines for reopening, click here. These employers will, therefore, want employees to return to work. I expect that some employees with school-age children or dependent parents will resist.

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5 Things To Know about Fair Treatment at Work: Contracts, Harassment, Discrimination and more

MacLeod Law Firm — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:45:11 +0000

5 Things To Know about Fair Treatment at Work: Contracts, Harassment, Discrimination and more Most people simply want to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect at work. This blog summarizes five things you can do to make sure this happens including discussion on harassment, discrimination, employment contracts and severance packages. 1. A fair employment contract. If you apply for a…

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Elections: An Employee’s Right to Take Time Off Work to Vote

MacLeod Law Firm — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:25:44 +0000

With the upcoming federal election on October 21, employees should be aware of their rights to cast their vote on election day. Under the Canada Elections Act, everyone who is eligible to vote (Canadian citizens who are 18 years of age or older) must have three consecutive hours to cast their vote on election day. For example, if voting hours at your polling stations are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.

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