Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints Since 2010 there has been confusion around the term “workplace harassment” in Ontario. Until that time, workplace harassment was generally limited to sexual, racial and 14 other types of harassment under the Ontario Human...
The Truth about Workplace Investigations: Legal Information and Tips for Success The truth about workplace investigations is that the cost of inadequately or completely failing to investigate workplace issues has risen dramatically in recent years. This failure to...
Workplace accidents: Whose fault are they? Workplace accidents – Five things to keep in mind when they occur When a workplace injury occurs, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) decides whether to lay charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). If...
MacLeod Law Firm asks, “Are you health and safety conscious?” Occupational Health and Safety Act – MacLeod Law Firm looks at your obligations Here are a few health and safety obligations imposed on employers: 1. Posting obligations An employer must...
Employment Laws in Ontario: MacLeod Law Firm, Employment & Labour Lawyers: Recap of Recent Blogs Employment Laws in Ontario Employment laws in Ontario are changing. Our blogs (i) explain how statute laws impose rights and obligations on employers; (ii) explain...
7 Things You Should Know About the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) imposes numerous duties and responsibilities on employers. Here are seven such duties: Every employer must post a copy of the OHSA,...