The Ontario Employment Standards Act: A Revised Complaint Procedure Over the last few months, a number of our clients have had to respond to complaints filed by former employees under the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). As of January 19, 2011 the complaint process...
What is “JUST CAUSE” for Termination? Just Cause: a Definition Just cause is a legal term that means an employer is justified in terminating an employee and not providing the employee with any notice of termination at common law. An employee can agree that...
Employment Contracts: Negotiating Tips for Senior Executives Negotiating employment contracts for senior executives requires a personalized review of the terms of employment. Driven, personable, results- oriented, leaders are always in demand. These high-powered...
Social Media Policy – Part I Is a complete ban on the use of Company property for personal reasons realistic? Many employers have computer use policies that ban the use of company property for personal use. In the age of smart phones, the virtual workplace, and...
7 Things You Should Know About the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) imposes numerous duties and responsibilities on employers. Here are seven such duties: Every employer must post a copy of the OHSA,...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints: Do you have a policy? We provide employment law advice to small employers in Ontario. When I meet with a small employer for the first time we discuss the organization’s current employment policies and practices. One question...
Sexual Harassment 101 To prove sexual harassment in Ontario, there is a four pronged test. We are often asked by clients – usually women – whether they have been sexually harassed. In Ontario, to prove sexual harassment, a person must show that the harassment was...