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Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Nov 2, 2013 | For Employers

Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin? Under the Constitution Act, 1867 (the Act), Pamela Wallin was appointed by the Governor General to fill one of 6 Senate seats from Saskatchewan. Under section 29 of the Act, her appointment is until age 75 unless she is...

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...

Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night

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

Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer does not provide an employee with adequate notice of termination. Wrongful dismissal cases result in two main types of damages; these are, (i)...

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...

The MacLeod Law Firm Difference: Understanding our Clients

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

The MacLeod Law Firm Difference: Understanding our Clients MacLeod Law Firm knows that when providing legal advice, a lawyer needs to take into account the legal needs of your organization as well as satisfying the expectations of the person who is instructing the...

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...

Employment Laws – Do They Apply When Your Employees Travel?

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

Employment Laws – Do They Apply When Your Employees Travel? Geographical barriers don’t exist in today’s business world. But when your employees travel outside Ontario for work, have you considered which employment laws apply? And if this is on a regular basis, you...

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Can the Senate of Canada Fire Pamela Wallin?

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Special Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases: Two Ships Passing in the Night

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

The MacLeod Law Firm Difference: Understanding our Clients

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

Employment Laws – Do They Apply When Your Employees Travel?

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