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,...
Reasonable Notice of Termination: The Basics Reasonable Notice of Termination “Reasonable notice” of termination is an employee right in Ontario. If an employee is terminated without just cause and the employee has not agreed to accept a specific amount of notice of...
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...
Non-Solicitation Clause: Working For the Competition We often get calls from individuals who are thinking about quitting and immediately starting work with a competitor. The person calls us because his employment contract has a non-solicitation clause and he wants to...