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Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints

by MacLeod Law Firm | Sep 6, 2013 | For Employers

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...

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 22, 2013 | For Employers

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect? Since 2008, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the Tribunal) has had the power to order an employer to pay unlimited general damages to...

Does Monitoring Emails Breach an Employee’s Right to Privacy?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Mar 25, 2013 | For Employers

Does Monitoring Emails Breach an Employee’s Right to Privacy? A New Right to Privacy – Employers May Face Liability for Monitoring Employees E-mails Today, it is common for employees to browse the Internet and handle personal emails on their company...

The Office Romance: Navigating an Employment Law Minefield

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jan 31, 2013 | For Employers

The Office Romance: Navigating an Employment Law Minefield In my experience, most organizations do not explicitly address the office romance in their human resource policies. This issue can be addressed in an organization’s anti-discrimination policy or a sexual...

HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting deadline is December 31, 2012

by MacLeod Law Firm | Dec 12, 2012 | For Employers

HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting deadline is December 31, 2012 HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting is due December 31, 2012 Are you aware of your obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)? Many employers are not, and the first...

Privacy – What rights do employees have?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Oct 22, 2012 | For Employers

Privacy – What rights do employees have? Right to Privacy in the Workplace A new ruling on employee right to privacy was set on October 19, 2012 when the Supreme Court of Canada released its final decision in the case of R vs. Cole. R v. Cole Mr. Cole was a...

Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees

by MacLeod Law Firm | May 18, 2012 | For Employers

Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees Human Rights Laws in Ontario The human rights laws that govern Ontario employers are found within the Human Rights Code. Ontario employers must comply with the...

Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Mar 30, 2012 | For Employers

Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go? Human Rights in Ontario – Hiring The cost of a bad hire can be expensive. Employers can minimize a hiring mistake by checking references, conduct...

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Navigating Workplace Harassment Complaints

General Damages under the Ontario Human Rights Code: What is the Cost of Injuring an Employee’s Dignity, Feelings and Self-Respect?

Does Monitoring Emails Breach an Employee’s Right to Privacy?

The Office Romance: Navigating an Employment Law Minefield

HEADS UP! AODA compliance reporting deadline is December 31, 2012

Privacy – What rights do employees have?

Human Rights Law – Discrimination during the Hiring Process and against Disabled and Female Employees

Human Rights in Ontario: Running Background Checks on Job Applicants – How Far Can An Employer Go?

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