The High Cost of Looking Away: $175K Verdict for Unaddressed Workplace Harassment
A Property Administrator who was fired after her employer failed to protect her from harassment and assault has been awarded $175,000 in damages by the Ontario Superior Court.
Deck the Halls Safely: How to Host an Inclusive, Liability-Proof Office Party
As the holiday season approaches, work-related celebrations can be a great way to build morale and thank your team.
However, employers must be mindful of their responsibilities to ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable event.
Termination Gone Wrong: What Every Employer Can Learn From This $100K Ruling
Bad faith conduct in a termination can cost an employer, as the Canadian Border Services Agency recently discovered.
1 in 4 Canadians Are Working Caregivers – Know Your Rights When Employers Push Back
With nearly 25% of Canadians over the age of 30 providing care for a loved one — and more than 1/3 expecting to in the future — balancing work and caregiving has become increasingly common.
How Fear of Retaliation Is Keeping Workplace Misconduct Hidden
Almost 1/3 of employees kept their mouths shut after witnessing workplace misconduct, with 43% fearing that speaking up would cost them their job, according to a survey of U.S. workers.
Wrongful Dismissal Crossroads: When to Choose Court Over an ESA Claim
If you believe you were wrongfully dismissed, deciding whether to file an Employment Standards Act (ESA) claim with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour or a civil claim in court depends on the outcome you’re seeking.
Red Flag Questions: What Job Applicants Should Never Have to Answer
Job interviews are stressful enough, but it’s especially uncomfortable when a potential employer asks an inappropriate question.
Tribunal Rules Against Employer in Religious Accommodation Case
Under the Code, employers have a duty to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and practices, as long as the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Employee or Contractor? 5 Key Differences That Determine Your Rights & Benefits
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? The distinction is critical for understanding your rights, benefits and tax obligations.
Professionalism vs. Discrimination: Why Employers Are Rethinking Appearance Rules
Workplace policies that govern things such as makeup, hairstyles, or clothing can raise questions of discrimination based on sex, gender identity and expression, religion and as other human rights grounds.