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....
NHL and players’ union in an epic staring contest The NHL and players’ union are engaged in an epic staring match. And the fans want their hockey, so why isn’t anyone blinking? Let’s break it down… Why the NHL and Players’ Union Lockout Should End Soon 1. Both...
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...
Privacy – What rights do employees have? Right to Privacy in the Workplace A new ruling on employee right to privacy was set on October 19, 2012 when the Supreme Court of Canada released its final decision in the case of R vs. Cole. R v. Cole Mr. Cole was a...
Employment Contract – Have You Updated Yours Lately? – Fall Seminar Employment Contract – Have You Updated Yours Lately? Updating Your Employment Contract We at MacLeod Law Firm believe a well-crafted written employment contract is the best return on your...
Employee Severance Package – the MacLeod Law Human Touch Employee Severance Package – the MacLeod Law Human Touch Employees often contacts our office with a severance package within a day or two of the being terminated. They want to know if the severance package is...
Unpaid Interns: Navigation starts here Unpaid Interns – Navigation starts here! Did you know that many so-called unpaid interns are really employees who are entitled to be paid? In Ontario, there is no law which permits an employer to unilaterally designate a...
Hiring Employees In Ontario, Canada | Navigating the Employment Law Waters Hiring Employees in Ontario, Canada If you are thinking about hiring employees in Ontario, Canada here are five issues you’ll need to consider: 1. Do federal or provincial laws apply? About...