Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Ontario

by | Jul 22, 2014 | For Employees

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Ontario Discrimination can occur in a variety of settings including the workplace. The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation during their in employment....

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

by | Jun 19, 2014 | For Employees

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Unfortunately, sexual harassment continues to occur in Ontario on a regular basis. I frequently meet women and men who have been sexually harassed at work. Like them, you may find certain behaviour unwelcome and offensive but may not...

ESA to Allow for New Leaves of Absence from Work

by | May 9, 2014 | For Employees

ESA to Allow for New Leaves of Absence from Work New Leaves of Absence from Work A new Bill amending the Employment Standards Act has been approved by the Ontario Legislature and is expected to become law in October 2014. The Bill creates additional leaves of absence...

Workplace Investigations

by | Apr 25, 2014 | For Employees

Workplace Investigations Workplace Investigations Incidents can occur at workplaces that require employers to investigate. Sometimes these incidents result in termination. If you are the subject of a workplace investigation, it is important to keep in mind the...

Termination Clauses: Are They Enforceable?

by | Apr 21, 2014 | For Employees

Termination Clauses: Are They Enforceable? Employees often come to us to review their severance packages. Assessing whether a severance package is fair often depends on whether or not there is a termination clause in an employment contract. We carefully review the...

Is Smoking a Disability?

by | Apr 4, 2014 | For Employees

Is Smoking a Disability? IS SMOKING A DISABILITY? Recently, several major newspapers have released articles questioning whether an employer can refuse to hire an employee because he or she is a smoker. This raises an interesting question about what health issues are...

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