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Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

MacLeod Law Firm — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:46:07 +0000

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) imposes several obligations on employers to investigate complaints of workplace harassment. When there is an incident or complaint of workplace harassment, OHSA requires the employer to conduct an investigation that is appropriate in the circumstances. An employer has a legal obligation to make the workplace safe so if there is any indication of…

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Cannabis Legalization: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors

Doug MacLeod — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:44:03 +0000

Whether you’ve been looking forward to this day – October 17, 2018 – or whether you’ve been dreading it, the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is officially here. Although employers have had over a year and a half to prepare for legalization, a recent Ipsos poll found that managers and employees are not on the same page when it comes to their respective expectations concerning the…

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Is Your Organization Compliant with AODA? It Should Be. Here’s Why

Doug MacLeod — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:29:08 +0000

Did you know that employers with 20 or more employees are required to file a report with the Ontario government confirming they have complied with their obligations under the Accessibility with Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) by December 31, 2017? Employment Standard This regulation under AODA applies to all employers. It requires an employer to comply with at least nine (9) new…

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Employer Update: Additional Legal Information on Three Important Employment Law Developments

Doug MacLeod — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:22:41 +0000

Every two weeks, I blog about a recent development in employment law or human rights law. Twenty-six blogs a year means there are a lot of new developments but I do not write about all of the changes in the employment law field each year. I think employers currently need enhanced legal information on three human resource issues and so I am hosting a “learn by doing” seminar in October 2017.

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AODA Update: New Regulation Taking Effect July 1, 2016

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:56:03 +0000

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) is constantly changing. So when there has been yet another change to AODA it takes all of my energy not to cover my ears and yell “LAH, LAH, LAH” at the top of my lungs. Employment Standards Regulation: January 1, 2017 The most important amendment to AODA that applies to employers with 1 to 49 employees takes effect on January 1, 2017.

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Restaurant who refuses to serve customer with a service dog ordered to pay $ 2500 in general damages

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 31 May 2016 13:59:36 +0000

Obligations to Train Employees On Human Rights Issues We often represent employers and employees who have human rights issues. It is a rather complex area of the law, especially cases involving individuals with disabilities. For more blogs on the rights of disabled employees, click here. An employer has obligations towards disabled employees under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) and the…

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Where there’s a will, there’s a bill: Ontario’s proposed Sexual Harassment Law

Doug MacLeod — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:22:50 +0000

Where there’s a will, there’s a bill: Ontario’s proposed Sexual Harassment Law On October 27, 2015, the Ontario government tabled its Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (“Bill 132”) which, among other things, amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (“OHSA”). Bill 132 must receive second and third reading and proclamation before it becomes law. Given the fact the Liberal…

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Requiring a Person with a Service Animal to Wait at a Mall Entrance for Four Minutes Costs Mall Owner $ 1000

Doug MacLeod — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:15:32 +0000

Requiring a Person with a Service Animal to Wait at a Mall Entrance for Four Minutes Costs Mall Owner $ 1000 A Vice-Chair of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRT) in Sprague v RioCan Empress Walk recently ordered RioCan to pay a lawyer with a service dog $ 1000 in damages for making him wait four minutes before he was permitted to enter a mall. A newly hired security guard apparently did not…

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Some of Ontario’s Mandatory Training Requirements

Doug MacLeod — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:02:36 +0000

In recent years, the Ontario government has imposed several new mandatory training requirements on employers carrying on business in Ontario. As an employment lawyer who advises employers of all sizes I see that employers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up to date on these obligations. This blog summarizes some of the mandatory training requirements that are set out in the…

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Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

MacLeod Law Firm — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:38:42 +0000

Mandatory health and safety awareness training is the latest obligation being imposed on Ontario employers under OHSA. All employees must complete training by July 1, 2014. The Ministry of Labour will exempt employers who have already provided equivalent training to its employees. For more information on this new training requirement, click here. Under Bill 168, a 2010 amendment to OHSA…

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