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Accommodating Transgender and Transsexual Employees

by Nicole Simes | Nov 27, 2013 | For Employees

Accommodating Transgender and Transsexual Employees As other provinces amend their human rights legislation to include gender identity and gender expression, they will undoubtedly be examining Ontario’s approach. The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) protects...

The Dangers of Alcohol at Work – How Employers Can Avoid Disaster

by MacLeod Law Firm | Nov 20, 2013 | For Employers

The Dangers of Alcohol at Work – How Employers Can Avoid Disaster With the upcoming holidays, drinking alcohol or being impaired at work is an issue that will be considered by many employers. Although people generally agree that alcohol and work don’t mix, the...

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...

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...

Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 6, 2013 | For Employers

Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints Since 2010 there has been confusion around the term “workplace harassment” in Ontario. Until that time, workplace harassment was generally limited to sexual, racial and 14 other types of harassment under the Ontario Human...

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect?

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

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect? Since 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the Tribunal) has had the power to order an employer to pay unlimited general damages to...

Legal Trends In Human Resource Management

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 8, 2013 | For Employers

Legal Trends In Human Resource Management Your staff is your greatest source for strategic advantage against your competitors. Harnessing the talents of a motivated and productive workforce will provide your organization with a true competitive advantage. Recent...

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1)

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jun 10, 2013 | For Employers

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1) What are the legal ” family status ” issues involved when a single mother asks for time off to care for her sick child. What about when an only child asks...

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Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1)

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