COVID-19 Update: New Ministry of Labour Guidelines for Reopening of Workplaces
This blog describes the new Ministry of Labour (MOL) Guidelines for the Reopening of Workplaces in Ontario, given COVID-19 updates.
COVID-19: What a Difference A Month Makes
In over 30 years I have never seen one topic dominate my employment law practice like COVID-19 has over the last three weeks. Some Ontario businesses have gone from working at 100% capacity to 0% because the Ontario government has declared these businesses as...I Do Not Like Employee Handbooks. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.
When speaking with a client about other terms of employment that can be included in an employment contract, I always ask whether the organization has an Employee Handbook.
Can an Employee Stop an Employer from Hiring a Job Applicant?
A recent case deals with the conflict between an employer’s right to hire whomever it wishes and its obligation to provide a safe discrimination-free workplace.
What’s New at the MacLeod Law Firm
In this blog, I will briefly outline what you can expect when you call us, and summarize some of the services that we provide employers operating in Ontario.