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Justice for Unionized Employees

by MacLeod Law Firm | Nov 14, 2022 | For Employees

Unionized employees often seek our advice regarding human rights issues in their workplace. Sometimes this is because human rights violations have occurred and the union is not assisting them. Other times, the union itself may be part of the problem. The rights of...

Employment Law Update: Electronic Monitoring Policy

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 27, 2022 | For Employers

A new amendment to the Employment Standards Act requires employers with 25 or more employees on January 1st of a given year to put in place a written policy regarding any electronic monitoring processes they use to monitor employees. The deadline for 2022 is October...

Termination Pay for Short Service Employees

by MacLeod Law Firm | Feb 15, 2022 | For Employees

When considering a job offer you need to carefully consider the terms of the termination clause that is included in the written job offer you receive. Employer Friendly Termination Clause in Job Offer When interviewing for a job the employer rarely raises your rights...

Employer Update: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

by Doug MacLeod | Feb 15, 2022 | For Employers

In December 2021, the Doug Ford government amended Ontario’s Employment Standards Act. This blog discusses two of these changes. 1. Prohibition against Non-Compete Agreements As of October 25, 2021, employers are prohibited from entering into employment contracts or...

Restaurant Owner Ordered to Pay over $ 40 000 for Refusing to Refer to an Employee as They/Them

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 14, 2021 | For Employers

An employer cannot discriminate on the basis of gender identity. An employer is required to refer to an employee using the pronoun of the employee’s choice. Refusal to do so is a violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”). An employee can file a no cost,...

Working for Workers Act, 2021: New Obligations Imposed on Employers

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 3, 2021 | For Employers

New obligations are being imposed on employers as a result of the Bill 27, or the Working for Workers Act, 2021. Three new obligations that will be imposed on employers: 1. Employers who employ 25 or more employees will be required to have a written policy with...

Have reasonable notice periods increased during the COVID pandemic?

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 16, 2021 | For Employers

I will tell anyone who asks – and many people who don’t ask – that every employer should require every employee to sign an employment contract with an enforceable termination clause. More and more employers are doing so, however there are still many...

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Justice for Unionized Employees

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Termination Pay for Short Service Employees

Employer Update: Recent Changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

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Restaurant Owner Ordered to Pay over $ 40 000 for Refusing to Refer to an Employee as They/Them

Working for Workers Act, 2021: New Obligations Imposed on Employers

Have reasonable notice periods increased during the COVID pandemic?

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