Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence
The Federal government is consulting the public on changes to the Canada Labour Code to increase protections against harassment and violence.
An Employee and a Termination Package: The IBM Example
This dynamic area of law is continually changing. The best course of action is to try and change a termination clause before you sign your termination package.
Fired and Your Union Won’t Help? Options to Consider
If you have been fired and your union is not giving you information or has said it won’t represent you, learn your rights on the process.
An End to Legislated Age Discrimination?
A recent human rights ruling is a complete game-changer for older working employees – hopefully reducing age discrimination.
Through the Smoke: Employee Rights and Cannabis Legalization
By October, employes should be aware of federal and provincial laws and policies and regarding drug use in the workplace, with the legalization of cannabis.
So You’ve Received a Job Offer
Before accepting a job offer, it is important that you understand it. A job offer letter is an employment contract that affects your rights.
Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace
Human rights damages are often low. However, the HRTO recently released two significant decisions involving sexual assault that awarding higher amounts.