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Employer Update: Ontario Government Announces New Employer Laws

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 7, 2014 | For Employers

Employer Update: Ontario Government Announces New Employer Laws Important update for employers – on November 6, 2014, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 received third reading at the Ontario legislature. When Bill 18 receives...

Religious Accommodation – Will Your Need be Accommodated?

by Nicole Simes | Sep 29, 2014 | For Employees

Religious Accommodation – Will Your Need be Accommodated? In August, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that she will not grant an exemption to permit Sikh motorcycle riders to wear turbans instead of helmets. The reason for this – safety. This...

What is a Wrongful Dismissal?

by Nicole Simes | Apr 21, 2014 | For Employees

What is a Wrongful Dismissal? What is a Wrongful Dismissal? If your employer terminates your employment and does not provide you with any notice of termination then it was probably a wrongful dismissal. Most of the time, an employer does not provide an employee with...

Termination Clauses: Are They Enforceable?

by Nicole Simes | Apr 21, 2014 | For Employees

Termination Clauses: Are They Enforceable? Employees often come to us to review their severance packages. Assessing whether a severance package is fair often depends on whether or not there is a termination clause in an employment contract. We carefully review the...

What Is The Cost of Terminating a Pregnant Employee?

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jan 28, 2014 | For Employers

What Is The Cost of Terminating a Pregnant Employee? The Cost of Terminating a Pregnant Employee A Pregnant Employee’s Rights In Ontario, any woman who is hired at least 13 weeks before the date her baby is expected to be born is entitled to take a pregnancy leave of...

Legal Trends In Human Resource Management

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jul 8, 2013 | For Employers

Legal Trends In Human Resource Management Your staff is your greatest source for strategic advantage against your competitors. Harnessing the talents of a motivated and productive workforce will provide your organization with a true competitive advantage. Recent...

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1)

by MacLeod Law Firm | Jun 10, 2013 | For Employers

Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1) What are the legal ” family status ” issues involved when a single mother asks for time off to care for her sick child. What about when an only child asks...

Employment Laws – Do They Apply When Your Employees Travel?

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

Employment Laws – Do They Apply When Your Employees Travel? Geographical barriers don’t exist in today’s business world. But when your employees travel outside Ontario for work, have you considered which employment laws apply? And if this is on a regular basis, you...

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Family Status Accommodations – for times when babies need tending and parents need mending (Part 1)

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