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Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jan 11, 2018 | For Employers

Marijuana legalization – How Employers Should Navigate the Hazy Legal Landscape The legalization of marijuana is expected to change Ontario’s employment law landscape in 2018. Legislation is expected to be implemented by July 2018. It is not too early for...

#Metoo #Himtoo #Youtoo – Sexual Harassment and Violence at Work

by Nicole Simes | Oct 31, 2017 | For Employers

Following #metoo, what needs to happen for there to be a positive culture shift? Here are my suggestions for how to reduce sexual harassment and violence in the workplace.

Can my organization implement a drug testing policy at the workplace?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 24, 2017 | For Employers

Can my organization implement a drug testing policy at the workplace? If you’ve been following the news over the last few months, you know that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice refused to allow the union’s injunction against the TTC’s random drug and alcohol...

WSIB to Overhaul Employer Premium Rate System

by Doug MacLeod | May 16, 2017 | For Employers

WSIB to Overhaul Employer Premium Rate System WSIB has held ongoing consultations with various stakeholders over the years regarding how it assesses employer premiums. Several concerns have emerged, including inconsistent classifications of employers and inconsistent...

OHSA in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass

by Doug MacLeod | May 15, 2017 | For Employers

OHSA in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass Section 50 of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (“ OHSA ”) prohibits an employer from disciplining an employee who has sought enforcement of this law. Guilty until Proven Innocent If an employee alleges a...

Employer Alert: What to Do When the Ministry of Labour (MOL) Comes Calling

by Doug MacLeod | Apr 18, 2017 | For Employers

Employer Alert: What to Do When the Ministry of Labour (MOL) Comes Calling We often get calls from employers who are the subject of a Ministry of Labour (“MOL”) Inspection. Sometimes the employer is a target of one of the MOL’s pro-active enforcement blitzes. For...

Damages for Reprisal under Occupational Health and Safety Act

by Nadia Halum | Jan 20, 2017 | For Employers

Damages for Reprisal under Occupational Health and Safety Act It should be common knowledge that changes were made to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“the OHSA”) that have been in effect since September 8, 2016 (and if it’s not common knowledge, you haven’t...

The Number of Workplace Investigations are Skyrocketing: Here’s Why

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 22, 2016 | For Employers

The Number of Workplace Investigations are Skyrocketing: Here’s Why There are different types of workplace investigations and the number of workplace investigations is skyrocketing. This blog discusses four scenarios where workplace investigations are required or...

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WSIB to Overhaul Employer Premium Rate System

OHSA in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass

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Damages for Reprisal under Occupational Health and Safety Act

The Number of Workplace Investigations are Skyrocketing: Here’s Why

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