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Miscarriage as Disability: Rights for Women Who Experience Pregnancy Loss

by Nicole Simes | Apr 6, 2016 | For Employees

Miscarriage as Disability: Rights for Women Who Experience Pregnancy Loss A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“the Tribunal”) has reclassified miscarriage from a solely gender-based issue to one of disability. The Decision In Mou v. MHPM Project...

Do You Have An Obligation To Look For A New Job After Being Fired?

by Nadia Halum | Apr 5, 2016 | For Employees

Do You Have An Obligation To Look For A New Job After Being Fired? The Basics A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer does not provide you with enough notice of termination. Most employers do not provide any notice of termination. In a wrongful dismissal action,...

Is Severance Pay Required by Law?

by Nicole Simes | Apr 4, 2016 | For Employees

Is Severance Pay Required by Law? Often when employees talk about severance they mean a severance package. However, severance is a specific legal term only applicable in certain situations. Employee Rights at Termination Almost every employee who is terminated...

Is Being Drunk at a Work Conference Serious Misconduct?

by Nicole Simes | Mar 31, 2016 | For Employees

Is Being Drunk at a Work Conference Serious Misconduct? A recent court of appeal case in Australia found that an insurance company did not have cause when it terminated a broker for his drunken antics. The broker had attended drunk to a professional conference. He was...

What is a Layoff?

by Nicole Simes | Mar 28, 2016 | For Employees

What is a Layoff? What is a layoff? This question may seem simple to many, but it is not. Employees and employers often misuse the term layoff and the effects can be significant. A True Layoff A true lay off involves a situation where the employee knew in advance...

After termination, is an employee required to mitigate by accepting an offer to return to work?

by Nadia Halum | Mar 25, 2016 | For Employees

After termination, is an employee required to mitigate by accepting an offer to return to work? Once an employee’s employment is terminated, the person is required to mitigate by seeking alternative employment. What happens if your former employer offers to give you...

No Fly Lists and Discrimination

by Nicole Simes | Mar 24, 2016 | For Employees

No Fly Lists and Discrimination Canadians facing discrimination by being denied boarding on flights or zealously scrutinized at airports has been reported frequently in recent months. Human Rights and Accessing Services Canadians accessing federal services like...

New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 22, 2016 | For Employers

New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law? By September 8, 2016 – less than 6 months from now – Ontario employers must comply with Schedule 4 of the recently proclaimed Sexual Violence and...

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Miscarriage as Disability: Rights for Women Who Experience Pregnancy Loss

Do You Have An Obligation To Look For A New Job After Being Fired?

Is Severance Pay Required by Law?

Is Being Drunk at a Work Conference Serious Misconduct?

What is a Layoff?

After termination, is an employee required to mitigate by accepting an offer to return to work?

No Fly Lists and Discrimination

New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

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