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Constructive Dismissal – Have changes at work forced a resignation?

by Nicole Simes | Nov 6, 2013 | For Employees

Constructive Dismissal – Have changes at work forced a resignation? Many of us experience variations in our work and working conditions. However, certain changes may be significant enough to amount to constructive dismissal. This article addresses the changes to...

Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Nov 2, 2013 | For Employers

Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin? Under the Constitution Act, 1867 (the Act), Pamela Wallin was appointed by the Governor General to fill one of 6 Senate seats from Saskatchewan. Under section 29 of the Act, her appointment is until age 75 unless she is...

Harassment and Violence at Work

by Nicole Simes | Oct 29, 2013 | For Employees

Harassment and Violence at Work The Bill 168 changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA / the Act”) were lauded as proactive legislation to combat harassment, bullying and violence in the workplace. However, three years after the changes to OHSA, the...

WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider.

by MacLeod Law Firm | Oct 22, 2013 | For Employers

WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – Three Issues for Employers to consider 1. Are all workers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)? Most employers are covered under Schedule 1 of the...

Maternity Leave and Your Employment

by Nicole Simes | Oct 15, 2013 | For Employees

Maternity Leave and Your Employment Maternity Leave and Your Employment Congratulations, you’re planning a family! If you or your partner is pregnant, or you are thinking about becoming a parent, you are probably wondering what maternity leave, pregnancy leave and...

Termination Letter – Employment Contracts Should Contemplate Termination

by MacLeod Law Firm | Oct 7, 2013 | For Employers

Termination Letter – Employment Contracts Should Contemplate Termination Although it may seem unnecessary, employers should contemplate what will be written in a termination letter when their employment contracts are drafted. A recent case illustrates why it is...

Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training?

by Nicole Simes | Sep 30, 2013 | For Employees

Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training? Unpaid internships are prevalent in today’s economy. However, being labelled an ‘intern’ is not the end of the story, as far as wages are concerned. The Employment Standards Act, or ESA, provides legal...

Long-Term Incentive Payments – Are They Forfeited Upon Resignation?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 24, 2013 | For Employers

Long-Term Incentive Payments – Are They Forfeited Upon Resignation? When a portion of an employee’s incentive program is considered long-term (i.e. unvested shares) and the employment contract states this will be forfeited upon resignation, will the courts uphold...

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