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When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?

by Hina Ghaus | Feb 12, 2019 | For Employees

Are you a unionized employee dealing with an employment matter but having difficulty finding a lawyer that will assist you? This may be because the rights and recourses available to unionized employees differ from those available to non-unionized employees. To read...

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

by Fiona Martyn | Dec 11, 2018 | For Employers

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...

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

by Nicole Simes | Oct 12, 2018 | For Employees

The Federal government is consulting the public on changes to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) to increase protections against harassment and violence. Federally regulated employees, like those who work for banks, airlines, telecom or national transportation companies are...

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace

by Nicole Simes | Jun 23, 2018 | For Employees

On average, damages awarded to an employee for a breach of the Human Rights Code, remain relatively low, typically $10,000 to $15,000. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recognizes that low-value awards for discrimination and harassment create a license to...

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working

by Nicole Simes | Feb 9, 2018 | For Employees

Recently, the Supreme Court recognized the changing nature of employment relationships and that harassment and discrimination can occur at work whether coming from a boss, co-worker, or fellow contractor. The Case In British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Schrenk,...

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 25, 2018 | For Employers

Yesterday, CTV reported that two women alleged Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown sexually harassed and/or sexually assaulted them. Shortly after the story broke Mr. Brown resigned as party leader. I don’t think Mr. Brown will deny he met...

Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 15, 2018 | For Employers

As of January 1, 2018, an employee can claim workers compensation benefits for chronic or traumatic mental stress that is predominantly caused by workplace harassment In May 2014 I blogged about an administrative tribunal case which concluded that subsections 13 (4)...

WSIB Benefit Changes Effective January 1, 2018

by Nicole Simes | Jan 11, 2018 | For Employees

Claiming benefits through WSIB because of harassment or bullying at work just got much easier. Until very recently, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act only allowed employees to claim workers compensation benefits if they experienced traumatic mental stress at...

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When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working

Patrick Brown: Could the Alleged Sexual Harassment/Assaults Have Been Prevented?

Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018

WSIB Benefit Changes Effective January 1, 2018

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