Maternity Leave Struggles
A Canadian Border Services Agency dog handler told CBC News she was “terrorized” after fighting a maternity leave rule.
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A Canadian Border Services Agency dog handler told CBC News she was “terrorized” after fighting a maternity leave rule.
Employment-related disputes and human rights complaints can have a profound impact on an organization. These types of serious issues demand more than just advice; they require a resolute defense.
As an employment lawyer, I can’t stress enough the importance of having a solid paper trail when filing a workplace complaint in Ontario. Learn how to make one.
A recent poll shows that three in five Canadian workers are experiencing more workplace-related stress this year than last. Global recruitment firm Robert Walters, which
What constitutes undue hardship? It refers to a situation where the accommodation is too disruptive to business operations or otherwise onerous for the employer. For example, if the accommodation would require significant financial costs or fundamentally alter the nature of the job, it may be considered undue hardship and, therefore, not required.
CBC News recently reported on a groundbreaking legal case in Saskatchewan, where a judge recognized the use of emojis to “sign” a contract. While this decision stemmed from a grain buyer dispute, it has the potential to impact employment law.