Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go? Human Rights in Ontario – Hiring The cost of a bad hire can be expensive. Employers can minimize a hiring mistake by checking references, conduct...
5 Things You Should Know About the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Many employers are completely unaware of their obligations under this law. There are a myriad of obligations that are imposed on employers under this law. This blog addresses a small...
Workplace Harassment: Five Things You Need to Know About Filing a Complaint Until recently, employees with workplace harassment complaints felt they had no legal options. It was possible to quit and claim constructive dismissal but most employees are reluctant to do...
5 Factors to Consider When Reviewing Your Employee Benefits Plan According to a survey by Monster.com in collaboration with group benefit provider Unum, an attractive employee benefits package was rated very important by 74 per cent of those surveyed. Less...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints: Do you have a policy? We provide employment law advice to small employers in Ontario. When I meet with a small employer for the first time we discuss the organization’s current employment policies and practices. One question...
Sexual Harassment 101 To prove sexual harassment in Ontario, there is a four pronged test. We are often asked by clients – usually women – whether they have been sexually harassed. In Ontario, to prove sexual harassment, a person must show that the harassment was...