By WHRL
In Employment Law, Uncategorized Posted GOOD POLICIES CAN HELP MITIGATE RISKS OF VICARIOUS LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE ACTIONS
Sexual assault and harassment are ongoing concerns which have been making headlines across the country in recent months.
By WHRL
In Employment Law, Uncategorized, Workplace Safety & Insurance, Workplace Safety and Insurance Posted EMPLOYEES TO BECOME ENTITLED TO WSIB BENEFITS FOR CHRONIC MENTAL STRESS
In May 2017, Bill 127, the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017 (“Bill 127”) was passed by the Ontario legislature bringing in a number of new changes which will be of interest [...]
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In Uncategorized Posted False Allegations of Cause May Attract Punitive Damages
A recent decision of the Small Claims Court (the “Court”) awarded punitive damages against an employer that falsely alleged cause to support a termination decision.
By WHRL
In Uncategorized Posted Without Cause Terminations in the Federal Sector
The Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) in 2016 resolved a longstanding dispute regarding federally-regulated employers’ ability to dismiss employees on a without cause basis.
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In Uncategorized Posted New AODA Compliance Obligations for Small Employers
The start of the new year brought with it new compliance standards under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Requlation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). As of [...]
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In Uncategorized Posted Laura Williams discusses workplace sexual harassment
In wake of expulsion of 2 Liberal MPs, our Laura Williams discusses workplace sexual harassment on @ctvnewschannel
