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Five Things You Need to Know To Make Sure You Are Treated Fairly and with Dignity and Respect at Work

by Doug MacLeod | Dec 18, 2019 | For Employees

This blog discusses five things you should know to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity at work.

Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code

by Doug MacLeod and Marium Rehan | Sep 10, 2019 | For Employers

Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code Our last blog discussed new amendments to the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) that came into force on September 1st. Employers cannot rest just yet – even bigger changes are expected to arrive in...

Failure to Address Workplace Harassment Results in Aggravated Damages

by Nadia Halum | Jun 3, 2019 | For Employees

Failure to Address Workplace Harassment Results in Aggravated Damages As we have written before, an employer may generally terminate an employee for any good business reason, as long as it provides the employee with adequate notice of termination (or pay in lieu of...

When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer?

by Hina Ghaus | Feb 12, 2019 | For Employees

When Should Unionized Employees Consult an Employment Lawyer? 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...

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

by Fiona Martyn | Dec 11, 2018 | For Employers

Workplace Investigations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 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...

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence

by Nicole Simes | Oct 12, 2018 | For Employees

Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence 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...

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace

by Nicole Simes | Jun 23, 2018 | For Employees

Increasing Damages for Sexual Assault in the Workplace 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...

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working

by Nicole Simes | Feb 9, 2018 | For Employees

Broader Protections from Harassment While Working 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...

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Five Things You Need to Know To Make Sure You Are Treated Fairly and with Dignity and Respect at Work

Workplace harassment provisions coming to the Canada Labour Code

Failure to Address Workplace Harassment Results in Aggravated Damages

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

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