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The Latest on the Legality of Random Drug & Alcohol Testing

by Doug MacLeod | Feb 20, 2018 | For Employers

The Latest on the Legality of Random Drug & Alcohol Testing In 2013, the issue of whether an employer can unilaterally implement random drug testing was addressed by the Supreme Court of Canada. Bottom line: there are very few instances when random drug testing...

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 25, 2018 | For Employers

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented? Yesterday, CTV reported that two women alleged Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown sexually harassed and/or sexually assaulted them. Shortly after the story broke Mr....

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 23, 2018 | For Employers

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages When deciding whether to settle a case, a lawyer assesses the risks and uncertainties inherent in the litigation process including the quantum of damages that a judge will likely...

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...

Can a successor employer offer a person lessor termination pay than the original employer?

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 17, 2017 | For Employers

Can a successor employer offer a person lessor termination pay than the original employer? Can a successor employer offer a person lessor termination pay than the original employer? This issue was addressed by Ontario’s Court of Appeal in Krishnamoorthy v. Olympus...

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...

A No Cost Process for Claiming Damages If You Are Fired for Asserting Your Employment Rights

by Fiona Martyn | Aug 25, 2017 | For Employees

A No Cost Process for Claiming Damages If You Are Fired for Asserting Your Employment Rights If you are punished for asking your employer to comply with the Employment Standards Act there is a no-cost complaint process available to you. In particular, you can file a...

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The Latest on the Legality of Random Drug & Alcohol Testing

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

Wal-Mart Employee Awarded $250,000 in Moral Damages and $500,000 in Punitive Damages

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

Can a successor employer offer a person lessor termination pay than the original employer?

All We Do Is Work

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

A No Cost Process for Claiming Damages If You Are Fired for Asserting Your Employment Rights

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