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WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider.

by MacLeod Law Firm | Oct 22, 2013 | For Employers

WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – Three Issues for Employers to consider 1. Are all workers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)? Most employers are covered under Schedule 1 of the...

Maternity Leave and Your Employment

by Nicole Simes | Oct 15, 2013 | For Employees

Maternity Leave and Your Employment Maternity Leave and Your Employment Congratulations, you’re planning a family! If you or your partner is pregnant, or you are thinking about becoming a parent, you are probably wondering what maternity leave, pregnancy leave and...

Termination Letter – Employment Contracts Should Contemplate Termination

by MacLeod Law Firm | Oct 7, 2013 | For Employers

Termination Letter – Employment Contracts Should Contemplate Termination Although it may seem unnecessary, employers should contemplate what will be written in a termination letter when their employment contracts are drafted. A recent case illustrates why it is...

Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training?

by Nicole Simes | Sep 30, 2013 | For Employees

Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training? Unpaid internships are prevalent in today’s economy. However, being labelled an ‘intern’ is not the end of the story, as far as wages are concerned. The Employment Standards Act, or ESA, provides legal...

Long-Term Incentive Payments – Are They Forfeited Upon Resignation?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 24, 2013 | For Employers

Long-Term Incentive Payments – Are They Forfeited Upon Resignation? When a portion of an employee’s incentive program is considered long-term (i.e. unvested shares) and the employment contract states this will be forfeited upon resignation, will the courts uphold...

Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 6, 2013 | For Employers

Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints Since 2010 there has been confusion around the term “workplace harassment” in Ontario. Until that time, workplace harassment was generally limited to sexual, racial and 14 other types of harassment under the Ontario Human...

Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night

by MacLeod Law Firm | Aug 6, 2013 | For Employers

Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer does not provide an employee with adequate notice of termination. Wrongful dismissal cases result in two main types of damages; these are, (i)...

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 22, 2013 | For Employers

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect? Since 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the Tribunal) has had the power to order an employer to pay unlimited general damages to...

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WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider.

Maternity Leave and Your Employment

Termination Letter – Employment Contracts Should Contemplate Termination

Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training?

Long-Term Incentive Payments – Are They Forfeited Upon Resignation?

Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints

Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect?

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