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 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...
Unpaid Internships – Free Labour or Valuable Training? Unpaid internships are prevalent in today’s economy. However, being labelled an ‘intern’ is not the end of the story, as far as wages are concerned. The Employment Standards Act, or ESA, provides legal...