The Office Romance: Navigating an Employment Law Minefield In my experience, most organizations do not explicitly address the office romance in their human resource policies. This issue can be addressed in an organization’s anti-discrimination policy or a sexual...
Wrongful Dismissal UPDATE: What is Just Cause For Dismissal? “Just cause” is a legal term that means a non-union employer is justified in terminating an employee without ANY notice of termination at common law. The courts decide whether or not just cause exists unless...
Employment Contracts and Offer Letters | Can you do better? Employment Contracts and Offer Letters | Can you do better? Reviewing employment contracts and offer letters carefully is always a good idea. Having your lawyer review them for you is an even better idea. ...
Wrongful Dismissal Update: What is Reasonable Notice of Termination? Wrongful Dismissal Update: What is Reasonable Notice of Termination? In Ontario, an employer generally may terminate an employee at any time by providing the employee with reasonable notice of...
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...