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Constructive Dismissal Update: Quitting Because of Intolerable Working Conditions

by Doug MacLeod | Mar 10, 2015 | For Employers

Constructive Dismissal Update: Quitting Because of Intolerable Working Conditions If an employer’s treatment of an employee is so bad that it makes continued employment intolerable, an employee has the right to quit and claim damages for constructive dismissal. Is...

Systemic Discrimination and Long-Term Human Rights Violations

by Nicole Simes | Jan 27, 2015 | For Employees

Systemic Discrimination and Long-Term Human Rights Violations Systemic Discrimination and Long-Term Human Rights Violations Employees who have experienced discrimination at work can file an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“Tribunal”). The...

How to Prevent A Poisoned Work Environment: Navigating the Grey Zone

by Doug MacLeod | Jan 27, 2015 | For Employers

How to Prevent A Poisoned Work Environment: Navigating the Grey Zone With the upsurge of technology, there is more opportunity for our interactions to be broadcast and misinterpreted. Many employees have cell phones and some employers and employees communicate via...

Increasing Reporting Rates and Preventing Sexual Harassment in Canada

by Doug MacLeod | Nov 28, 2014 | For Employees

Increasing Reporting Rates and Preventing Sexual Harassment in Canada The prevalence of sexual harassment in Canada has been a hot topic of discussion since the Jian Ghomeshi story broke. There has also been significant analysis on why those who experience sexual...

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Ontario

by Nicole Simes | Jul 22, 2014 | For Employees

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Ontario Discrimination can occur in a variety of settings including the workplace. The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation during their in employment....

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

by Nicole Simes | Jun 19, 2014 | For Employees

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Unfortunately, sexual harassment continues to occur in Ontario on a regular basis. I frequently meet women and men who have been sexually harassed at work. Like them, you may find certain behaviour unwelcome and offensive but may not...

Too Young and Too Old: Age Discrimination in Ontario

by Nicole Simes | Jun 18, 2014 | For Employees

Too Young and Too Old: Age Discrimination in Ontario Age discrimination can occur at the beginning of the employment relationship or the end. The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) protects employees from discrimination in employment on the basis of age, meaning 18...

Workplace Investigations

by Nicole Simes | Apr 25, 2014 | For Employees

Workplace Investigations Workplace Investigations Incidents can occur at workplaces that require employers to investigate. Sometimes these incidents result in termination. If you are the subject of a workplace investigation, it is important to keep in mind the...

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