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New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 22, 2016 | For Employers

New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law? By September 8, 2016 – less than 6 months from now – Ontario employers must comply with Schedule 4 of the recently proclaimed Sexual Violence and...

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days

by Nicole Simes | Mar 21, 2016 | For Employees

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days You were offered a new position. You negotiated for a great salary and many vacation days. When you start working, your employer tells you that although your contract says that you are entitled to many...

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 21, 2016 | For Employees

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor? Have you been recently terminated and the company did not provide notice or pay-in-lieu of notice because you are an “independent contractor”? Sometimes organizations believe that it is more advantageous to...

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring

by Nicole Simes | Mar 18, 2016 | For Employees

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring In today’s shifting economy, restructuring is common amongst large and small employers. Restructuring may involve shifting employees within a company, but more commonly it also involves the elimination of various sectors...

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement?

by Nadia Halum | Mar 17, 2016 | For Employees

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement? Right on time for International Women’s Day, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its policy position on gender-specific dress codes. The policy is particularly relevant to the hospitality...

Hiring Mistakes 101

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 15, 2016 | For Employers

Hiring Mistakes 101 A recent case is a cautionary tale of what can happen if an employer rushes a hire. The Facts In this case, a former colleague emailed Mr. Buaron about an IT position at Acuityads Inc. Mr. Buaron said he was interested and met with the employer’s...

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 14, 2016 | For Employees

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company? Employees are generally happy to be promoted to a supervisory role. It typically means more money, more prestige and future career advancement. However, it also means more...

Show me the money – Is an employer allowed to change your compensation plan?

by Katelyn Weller | Mar 7, 2016 | For Employees

Show me the money – Is an employer allowed to change your compensation plan? As employees, we expect that our compensation will continue increase with our length of service. However, sometimes that’s not always the case. An employer may be experiencing financial...

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New Law Requires Employers to Investigate Sexual Harassment Complaints. Has Your Organization Complied with This Law?

No Vacation for a Year? Understanding your Right to Vacation Days

What’s in a name – Employee or Independent Contractor?

The “Bottom Line” of Restructuring

Are Restaurant Dress Codes Illegal or a Job Requirement?

Hiring Mistakes 101

As a supervisor, are you at risk for lackluster health and safety at your company?

Show me the money – Is an employer allowed to change your compensation plan?

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