Accommodating Religious Diversity in the Workplace
Can I take time off for religious holidays that aren’t on the Christian calendar? It’s a question that comes up frequently in employment law, reflecting the diversity of faiths in the workplace.
We are regularly asked for comments on employment issues of the day, and regarding high-profile cases we are involved with.
Below are posts, media appearance and other employment law updates from Swann Law.
Can I take time off for religious holidays that aren’t on the Christian calendar? It’s a question that comes up frequently in employment law, reflecting the diversity of faiths in the workplace.
On October 1, 2024, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour.
The former chief financial officer for a BC municipality has been awarded almost $650,000 in compensation after BC’s Human Rights Tribunal ruled his firing for corporate credit card misuse was tainted by racial bias and stereotyping.
In a world where transparency and integrity are increasingly championed, it’s disheartening that many employees still hesitate to report workplace misconduct.
Changes at work can signal growth for the company, but they can also leave employees feeling uncertain, undervalued, or out of place in their own jobs.
Being terminated is challenging, emotionally and professionally.