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New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 22, 2016 | For Employers

New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law? By September 8, 2016 – less than 6 months from now – Ontario employers must comply with Schedule 4 of the recently proclaimed Sexual Violence and...

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days

by Nicole Simes | Mar 21, 2016 | For Employees

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days You were offered a new position. You negotiated for a great salary and many vacation days. When you start working, your employer tells you that although your contract says that you are entitled to many...

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 21, 2016 | For Employees

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor? Have you been recently terminated and the company did not provide notice or pay-in-lieu of notice because you are an “independent contractor”? Sometimes organizations believe that it is more advantageous to...

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring

by Nicole Simes | Mar 18, 2016 | For Employees

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring In today’s shifting economy, restructuring is common amongst large and small employers. Restructuring may involve shifting employees within a company, but more commonly it also involves the elimination of various sectors...

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement?

by Nadia Halum | Mar 17, 2016 | For Employees

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement? Right on time for International Women’s Day, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its policy position on gender-specific dress codes. The policy is particularly relevant to the hospitality...

Hiring Mistakes 101

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 15, 2016 | For Employers

Hiring Mistakes 101 A recent case is a cautionary tale of what can happen if an employer rushes a hire. The Facts In this case, a former colleague emailed Mr. Buaron about an IT position at Acuityads Inc. Mr. Buaron said he was interested and met with the employer’s...

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 14, 2016 | For Employees

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company? Employees are generally happy to be promoted to a supervisory role. It typically means more money, more prestige and future career advancement. However, it also means more...

What Happens to your Pension if you are Fired?

by Nicole Simes | Mar 8, 2016 | For Employees

What Happens to your Pension if you are Fired? If you have been fired, you probably have many questions, including: “what happens to my pension?” The first thing to know it that your pension administrator has a legal obligation to provide you with clear information...

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New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor?

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement?

Hiring Mistakes 101

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company?

What Happens to your Pension if you are Fired?

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