HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting deadline is December 31, 2012 HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting is due December 31, 2012 Are you aware of your obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)? Many employers are not, and the first...
Workplace accidents: Whose fault are they? Workplace accidents – Five things to keep in mind when they occur When a workplace injury occurs, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) decides whether to lay charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). If...
Social Media Matters in the Workplace Employers should be introducing social media policies to set guidelines determining acceptable online behaviour for staff, says Toronto employment lawyer Doug MacLeod. “It’s an issue that will become more prevalent,” says MacLeod....
MacLeod Law Firm asks, “Are you health and safety conscious?” Occupational Health and Safety Act – MacLeod Law Firm looks at your obligations Here are a few health and safety obligations imposed on employers: 1. Posting obligations An employer must...
Privacy – What rights do employees have? Right to Privacy in the Workplace A new ruling on employee right to privacy was set on October 19, 2012 when the Supreme Court of Canada released its final decision in the case of R vs. Cole. R v. Cole Mr. Cole was a...
Employment Contract – Have You Updated Yours Lately? – Fall Seminar Employment Contract – Have You Updated Yours Lately? Updating Your Employment Contract We at MacLeod Law Firm believe a well-crafted written employment contract is the best return on your...
Employee Severance Package – the MacLeod Law Human Touch Employee Severance Package – the MacLeod Law Human Touch Employees often contacts our office with a severance package within a day or two of the being terminated. They want to know if the severance package is...
Hiring Employees In Ontario, Canada | Navigating the Employment Law Waters Hiring Employees in Ontario, Canada If you are thinking about hiring employees in Ontario, Canada here are five issues you’ll need to consider: 1. Do federal or provincial laws apply? About...