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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...

All We Do Is Work

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 31, 2017 | For Employers

All We Do Is Work 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...

Case Study: Why You Need to Periodically Review Your Employment Contract

by Doug MacLeod | Oct 11, 2017 | For Employers

Case Study: Why You Need to Periodically Review Your Employment Contract A well-drafted employment contract is the best employment law investment an employer can make. It protects an employer from significant liability and will usually save thousands of dollars in...

Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws

by Doug MacLeod | Sep 26, 2017 | For Employers

Everything You Need to Know About Ontario’s Employment Laws Now that I have your attention, let me outline three things you need to know. The Ministry of Labour is devoting considerably more resources to enforcing the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) and your...

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Top 10 Employment Law Developments in 2017

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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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Case Study: Why You Need to Periodically Review Your Employment Contract

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