Employment Law Issues Archives

Holiday Parties: Employee Festivities or Employer Liabilities?
December 9, 2019
Holiday parties can be a great way for employers to show appreciation for a year of hard work, but they can come with some potential liabilities.

Ten Ways to Manage Multiple Vacation Requests During the Holidays
November 18, 2019
The holidays are a time that can prove problematic for employers who are sure to get multiple requests for vacation around this time of year.

Bill 177 Amends Occupational Health and Safety Act to Increase Fines
October 21, 2019
Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017, overhauled the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s sentencing regime.

Federal Election: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
October 19, 2019
Federal Elections in Canada: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations discussed in our blog. Learn more about the history and laws of voting.

Is Your Workload Impacting Your Mental Health or Well-Being? What To Do If Your Employer Won’t Listen.
October 7, 2019
Workplace stress can have a very real and detrimental effect on our health, as can any ongoing stressors.

What to Do When HR Won’t Do Anything
September 30, 2019
Part of the function of an HR Department is to resolve personnel complaints. But what happens when it seems that HR simply does not have your back?

Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario: What it really means
September 16, 2019
An employer may terminate an employee without cause but only if the employer provides notice of termination ahead of time or payment in lieu of notice Read More...

Have You Received a Warning from Your Employer That You Feel is Unjust? Here’s What You Need to Know
September 10, 2019
Employers in Canada are entitled to use progressive discipline in the workplace, which means taking gradual steps that increase in severity to maintai Read More...

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