Paid Sick Leave? Sort of
The government promoted the CRSB as a means to “ensure all Canadian workers have access to paid sick leave.”
Refusing a Disabled Customer Access to Washroom Costs Restaurant $10,000
The Facts A 23 year old woman was born with a physical disability. As a result, she uses forearm crutches to mobilize which helps her with stability. One day she planned to meet some friends at a restaurant. When she arrived, she asked a server to use the washroom...Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene?
An employer is responsible for investigating any complaints of workplace bullying and harassment made by employees / Occupational Health and Safety Act
Sexual Harassment Results in $85,000 Award
Sexual assault, sexual harassment, workplace, human rights, human rights tribunal, damages.
Human Rights Update: Employer ordered to pay about 6 months pay and $20,000 in general damages to a short-service employee for age discrimination
This blog discusses how an Employer was ordered to pay about 6 months pay and $20,000 in general damages to an employee for age-based discrimination.
Wrongful Dismissal Update: Ontario court reaffirms cap of 24 months reasonable notice unless exceptional circumstances exist
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, Ontario judges will not generally award more than 24 months notice period.