HR Insider Newsletter – December 2021
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What Should You Do If Employees Exhibit Symptoms of COVID-19? – Quiz
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COVID-19 Recalls & Constructive Dismissal Risks
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COVID-19 Infection Considered an Employment Injury
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Dec 8 – Employer’s Legal Obligations: Harassment, Bullying, Violence in the Workplace
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Five Paid Sick Days Coming to B.C. Jan. 1
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Holiday Party Memo
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Vaccinate or Test COVID-19 Policy: Arbitrator Hints Termination For Cause Could Be Upheld
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Ask The Expert: Do Telecommuters Have the Right to Work from Outside Canada?
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Ontario Case Draws New Line on Power of Arbitrator to Review Drug Testing Policies
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How Far Must Employers Go to Accommodate the Scheduling Needs of Working Parents?
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Avoid Payment Errors When Adjusting to Minimum Wage Hikes
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Ontario Bill 27 Would Give Employees the Right to “Disconnect”
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Dec 1 – COVID-19 Status Update: Workplace Precautions, Vaccinations, and Where We Go From Here
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OK to Require Medical Exam of Marijuana User’s Fitness for Safety-Sensitive Job
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Strong OHS Program Not Enough to Prove Due Diligence for Foreseeable Risk
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Court Won’t Order Province to Lift COVID-19 Emergency Measures
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Company Had the Right Safety Policy but Didn’t Make Workers Aware of It
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Texting at Service Stop Is Just Cause to Fire Driver with Disciplinary History
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Drivers Can Bring Breach of Contract Class Action Lawsuit against Uber
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Fall at Home Is Work-Related When It Aggravates Previous Work Injuries
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Failure of Return-to-Work Process Is Not Failure to Accommodate
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Potential Suicide Risks Grounds for Workers Comp Not to Pay for Medical Pot
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OK to Discipline School Custodian for Bullying His Supervisors
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Wrongfully Terminated Employee Wins $100,000 in Lost Opportunity Damages
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Arbitrator Reinstates Worker Fired for Fighting with Co-Worker
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Probationary Teacher Wasn’t Fired for Reporting Classroom Violence
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COVID-Strapped Airline Can Cut Inactive Employees’ Benefits to Stay in Business
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Court Refuses to Pull Plug on RCMP Employees’ $1.1 Billion Harassment Lawsuit
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Stress at Work Special Report
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Tips for Promoting Employee Well-Being & Mental Health in the Workplace Infographic
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Can Employer Pre-Test to Screen Union Employee Qualifications for Open Jobs?
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HR Insider Newsletter – November 2021
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Creating New IT Position Outside Bargaining Unit Not an Unfair Labour Practice
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Was Terminating Employee After 36 Months of Disability Leave Discrimination?
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Nurses’ Union Loses Bid to Widen COVID-19 N95 Respirator Directive
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Arbitrator Upholds Firing Staffer for Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
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Employer Must Prove It Had Just Cause to Fire Employee for Medical Absence
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Town Employee Can Sue Both the Town and GN for Sexual Harassment
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OK to Fire Safety-Sensitive Worker for Not Being Fit for Duty
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Forklift Operator Gets His Suspended Driver’s Licence Restored
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Top Court Upholds Constitutionality of Manitoba Public Employee Wage Cap Law
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Fired Quebecer Can Sue for National Origin Discrimination
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Use of He/She Pronouns with Transgender Co-Worker Costs Employer $30K
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Not Discrimination to Make Worker Shave His Beard before Using Respirator
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Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claim
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Grounding Pilot at Age 65 Isn’t Age Discrimination
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Firing Union Nurse for Alcohol Addiction Is a Labour, Not a Human Rights Case
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Ergonomics Solutions to the Potential Pitfalls of Hybrid Offices
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How to Complete ROE for Employees Fired for Refusing Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
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Is Falsifying an Expense Report Just Cause for Termination?
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What to Do When an Employee Defies Your Mandatory Vaccination Policy
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Do OHS Laws Protect Workers Who Work from Home? – Ask The Expert
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Privacy Law in the Workplace
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To What Extent are Employees Barred From Pursuing Stress Claims in Court?
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Nov 17 – Hand Chain and Lever Hoist Safety
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Nov 10 – Canadian Corporate Immigration: Understanding and Navigating the System
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Ergo Solutions to the Potential Pitfalls of Hybrid Offices
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How to Manage the Legal Risks of Global Telecommuting Arrangements
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Telecommuting & Remote Work Policy Template
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How to Create a Jury Duty Leave Policy
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Jury Duty Leave Policy Template
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Jury Duty Leave Rights: Know The Laws Of Your Province
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COVID-19: Updates on Work Agreements, Safety & Constructive Dismissal Claims
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Oct 27 – The Conflicts Don’t Stop: The Latest on Workplace Investigations
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Failing to Disclose Medical Marijuana Use Doesn’t Cost Employee His Job
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Worker’s Deliberate Refusal to Wash Hands Is Worthy of a 4-Month Suspension
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Employer Ordered to Stop Video Surveillance of Union Workers
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Employer Must Pay $150K for Supervisor’s Attempt to Falsify Injury Report
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Failure to Cooperate Dooms Employee’s Face Mask Work Refusal
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Face Mask Refuser Loses Her Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
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Workers Comp Doesn’t Bar Harassed Employee’s Constructive Dismissal Lawsuit
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$25,000 OHS Fine for Dump Truck Fatality
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Worker’s Mental Stress Caused by Employment Decisions, Not Harassment
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Court Nixes Appeal of Academic Advisor’s Sex Orientation Discrimination Claim
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Construction Worker Has Valid Claim for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Seniority Determines Which Foreman Employer Must Lay Off
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Single Harassment Incident May Justify Termination If It’s a Sexual Assault
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Positive Urine and Negative Oral Swab Test Don’t Prove Marijuana Impairment
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Accommodation Doesn’t Mean Letting Employee Pick His Own Job
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Legal Drug Disclosure Policy Is Enforceable for Safety-Sensitive Workers Only
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HR Insider Newsletter – October 2021
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Create a Vibrant Safety Culture
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New National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Takes Effect September 30: Compliance Alert
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Impact Of COVID-19 On The Reasonable Notice Period
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Employee Probation in Court
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Vaccinations: Passports, Misinformation, Misunderstandings & How to be Compliant
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Managing The Great Resignation: Tips For Employers Reopening Workplaces
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Creating Effective Employment Contracts that Protect your Company’s Resources and Future Business Prospects
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Opportunity Knocks: Court Awards Damages for Loss of Opportunity in Wrongful Dismissal
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Oct 6 – When Equality Doesn’t Cut It: How to Bring an Equity Lens to Workplace Violence Prevention PART 1
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Oct 13 – When Equality Doesn’t Cut It: How to Bring an Equity Lens to Workplace Violence Prevention PART 2
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Do Employees Get Time Off to Vote on Election Day?
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Ontario Court Shocker Opens Door to Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claims
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Bereavement Leave Rights: Know The Laws Of Your Province
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How to Audit Your Bereavement Leave Policy
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Substance Abuse Red Flags Checklist
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Workplace Impairment Removal Policy
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Your Right to Immediately Remove Workers Impaired by Drugs or Alcohol
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4 Key Areas Your Remote Work Policy Should Cover
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Is Enforcing Mandatory Vaccination Employment Discrimination? – Quiz
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7 Things Wrongfully Dismissed Employees Must Do to “Mitigate” Their Damages
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Court Quashes WSIAT Stress Decision and Allows Constructive Dismissal Case to Proceed
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3 Traps to Avoid When Writing a Termination Letter
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We Know The Pandemic Has Made Every Day Feel Like A Year, But Come On!
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Can Temporary Layoffs Due To COVID-19 Be Considered Constructive Dismissal?
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Are CERB Payments Deductible From Wrongful Dismissal Damages? Maybe.
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The Great Debate: Mandatory Vaccination Policies
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Sick Leave Abuse: Unacceptable Even When Working From Home
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Developing A Long-Term Remote Work Policy
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Has Your Workplace Transitioned Its COVID-19 Safety Plan To A Communicable Disease Prevention Plan?
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Does A COVID Leave Trigger Constructive Dismissal? Third Case Further Muddies The Waters
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What’s An Employer To Do When Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Ends?
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What Should Businesses Do About The Recommendation To Wear Masks In Indoor Public Spaces Until Fully Vaccinated?
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Don’t Spend Your Vacation In A Courtroom: Potential Vacation Time And Vacation Pay Issues That Every Employer Should Know About
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Constructive Dismissal In The COVID-19 Era
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Global Remote Working – What Employers Need To Know
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Canada Is Introducing A Federal Minimum Wage: What Employers Need To Know
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Essential Rigging Knowledge for Industry
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Applying Game Theory Principles in the Management of Employee Absences
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Constructive Dismissal Scorecard
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Equal Pay – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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The 8 Things You Must Know to Comply with the New Federal Pay Equity Law
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Emergency Evacuation of the Disabled – Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Employee Special Needs Emergency Evaluation Assessment Form
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Ensure Emergency Response Plan Accommodates the Special Needs of the Disabled
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Part 3: HR Strategies for a Pandemic Recovery
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Occupational Health and Safety: Back to Basics!
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September 8: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Prevention – The New Frontier of Workforce Mental Health
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British Columbia Office Of The Human Rights Commissioner Provides Guidance To Employers On Vaccination Status Policies
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Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Passport Policy
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How to Implement a Workplace Vaccination Passport Policy
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Current Vaccination Passport Rules Across Canada
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COVID-19 Vaccination Passport Lawscape
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Workplace Drugs & Alcohol Cases Scorecard, 2020 to 2021
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New Act Aims to Close Gender Pay Gap
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HR Insider Newsletter – September 2021
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Repeated Absences Are Just Cause for Termination
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Failure to Communicate During COVID Leave Is a Resignation
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Paying Students Less than Other Employees Is Social Status Discrimination
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Employer Need Not Go Beyond COVID Health Orders to Protect Workers
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Court Limits Employee Right to Sue Related Corporation as “Common Employer”
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COVID Temporary Layoff Is Constructive Dismissal Worthy of Punitive Damages
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Nuclear Plants Can’t Do Random Drug Testing Until Privacy Issues Are Resolved
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Layoff Is Due to Employee’s Performance, Not His Disability
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Shift Cut Is Retaliation for COVID Work Refusal
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Business Owner Hurt by COVID Travel Ban Can’t Sue Province for Damages
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Employee Fired for Taking Medical Leave Wins Over $25,000 in Damages
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Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Union Rep for Safety and Harassment Violations
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Supervisor Must Pay Discrimination Damages for Sexual Assault of Worker
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Senior Engineer with Kiln Experience Is Qualified for Kiln Position
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Employee Claims Co-Workers’ NFL Fantasy Draft Snub Is Bullying
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Casino Gets Greenlight for Lockout Even Though It’s Already Closed Down
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Negative Tweets about Boss Are Grounds for Discipline, but Not Termination
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CSJ Didn’t Give Employer Chance to Answer Lack of Harassment Policy Exclusion
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False Remorse Is Grounds for Termination
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Court Upholds ESA Director’s Rejection of Averaging Agreement
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Court Sends Customer to Jail for Violent Face Mask Protest
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Contract Limit on Without Cause Termination Notice Is Enforceable
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OK to Fire Poorly Performing Employee Before Probationary Period Ends
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Traffic Accident Is Work Related Even If Worker Isn’t Doing Ordinary Job Duties
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Fatal Accident Costs Bus Driver His Driving Position but Not His Employment
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Permanent Residency Not a Direct Grounds for Employment Discrimination
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Employer Must Count Non-Canadian Employees for ESA Payroll Severance
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Ontario Courts Split on Constructive Dismissal Rights of Employees on IDEL
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It’s 3 Strikes and Y’er Out for Fired Diamond Miner
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Court More than Doubles OHS Fine against Garage Owner for Explosion Death
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Court Refuses to Subtract CERB from Wrongful Dismissal Damage Award
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OHS Forklift Rules Don’t Ban Selecting the Untrained and Training Them Later
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BC High Court Upholds “Common Employer” Ruling
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Laid Off Ironworker Loses His OHS Reprisal Case
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COVID Restrictions on Religious Gatherings Don’t Violate Charter Rights
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No Duty to Self-Accommodate for Employer Childcare Accommodations
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Does Legalized Marijuana Provide More Leeway for Random Drug Testing?
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4th Wave Resources
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HR Insider Newsletter – August 2021
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Can The Loss Of A Work Permit Lead To Frustration Of Contract?
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Does Your Workplace Harassment Policy Need a Digital Makeover?
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Code of Conduct for Virtual Meetings
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Ergonomics on the Cheap: How to MacGyver it
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Do Wrongfully Dismissed Employees Get Less Damages because They Got CERB Benefits?
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How to Audit Your Compassionate Care Leave Policy
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Compassionate Care Leave Policy Template
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Compassionate Care Leave Rights Across Canada
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How the New Federal Minimum Wage Works: Quiz
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Do Employees Who Wear Religious Headwear Have to Use Hardhats?
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Phase 3: Has Your Workplace Transitioned Its COVID-19 Safety Plan To A Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
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Substituting a General Holiday for Another Day: Ask the Expert
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2021 Due Diligence Guide
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Step 3 Of BC’s Restart Plan: Employers Advised To Shift From COVID-19 Safety Plans To Communicable Disease Plans
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13 Ways to Battle Islamophobia in Canadian Workplaces
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Ask the Expert Poll: What do you do if an employee is unable to complete work tasks due to loss of power or internet access?
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Statutory Holidays in Each Part of Canada in 2021
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The 10 Most Important HR Compliance Cases of 2021 (So Far)
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The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)
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Keeping Face Masks Mandatory After COVID-19 Health Order Expires: Ask The Expert
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Driver Keeps His Job Even Though His “Slackness” Caused Costly Incident
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Must Employers Pay for Training Time of People Before They Start the Job?
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Speeding Past Stopped School Bus Is Just Cause to Terminate
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Criminal Weapons Possession Charges Doesn’t Justify Worker’s Suspension
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Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy
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Employee on IDEL Can Sue for Constructive Dismissal
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Union Shop Steward’s Confrontational Protest of COVID Rules Is Insubordination
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A Toothache Is Not a Disability
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Employee Gets 10-Day Suspension for Ill-Advised COVID Prank
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Dental Assistant Fired for Unlicensed Practice, Not as Retaliation
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Union Loses Termination Case because It Took Too Long to Name Arbitrator
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Making Veteran Teacher’s Employment Probationary Is Constructive Dismissal
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Twenty Percent Compensation Cut Is Constructive Dismissal
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Air Canada Ban on Cabin Personnel Tattoos and Piercings Goes Too Far
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HR Insider Newsletter – July 2021
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Month in Review – Manitoba
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Month In Review – British Columbia
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Month In Review – Alberta
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Month in Review – Federal
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Month In Review – Yukon
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Month In Review – Saskatchewan
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Month In Review – Québec
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Month in Review – Prince Edward Island
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Month in Review – Ontario
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Month in Review – Nunavut
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Month in Review – Nova Scotia
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Month In Review – Northwest Territories
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Month in Review – Newfoundland and Labrador
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Month in Review – New Brunswick
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The Challenges Of Remote Work After The Pandemic
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National Day For Truth And Reconciliation: A New Holiday For Federally Legislated Employers
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How SkillTech is Revitalizing Frontline Employee Mental Health
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July 28: Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
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The Fourth Wave of Safety: Training the Mind
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COVID-19 Labour Relations and Safety Litigation
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What Employers Should Know About BC’s New Accessibility Legislation
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The 8 Things to Include in Your COVID-19 Unpaid Leave Policy
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Ontario Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Policy
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COVID-19 Unpaid Leave Policy (All jurisdictions except Ontario)
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Do Employees Have to Disclose Their Youth Criminal Background Records?
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How to Create a Legally Sound, Effective Telecommuting Policy
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Compliance Alert: Can Employees You Put on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Sue for Constructive Dismissal?
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Companies Investing more into Employee Benefits for Mental Health in 2021
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Reimagining Occupational Health & Safety in Quebec – AVETTA white paper
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Returning Employees To Work During COVID-19 – Best Practices For Employers
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Women In Supply Chain – Avetta White Paper
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Workplace Accessibility And The Upcoming AODA Compliance Deadlines
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Employer Do’s & Don’ts When Holding Termination Meetings
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Avetta presents: Opioids/Cannabis Workplace Drug Testing – What Should Employers Know?
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Avetta presents: Elements of a Workplace Violence Safety Program- Do’s and Don’ts
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Practical Guidance in the Wake of a Catastrophe: What to Do if a Tragic Accident Occurs at your Workplace – Sponsored by Avetta
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General HR Compliance Considerations
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Facilitating a Stress Free Work Environment
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Post Pandemic Return to Work Guidance (COVID-19)
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BC Accessibility Legislation Now In Force
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Ontario Decision: Important Reminder to Review and Update Termination Provisions
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Procedural Slip-Up Ruins Otherwise Richly Deserved Termination Action
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Installing Camera in Truck to Analyze Accident Causes Is Valid Safety Measure
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Does Employer Have to Let Employee Telework from Hawaii?
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PEI Court Faces Novel Question of Sentencing for Deliberate COVID-19 Violation
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OK to Treat Union’s Failure to Object as Approval of Disciplinary Action Extension
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Termination Is Too Harsh a Penalty for Off-Duty Violence
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Worker Did Commit Sexual Harassment but Didn’t Deserve to Get Fired
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Transfer from Vancouver to Burnaby Is Not Constructive Dismissal
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Employee Quit but Still Gets Notice Because Employer Didn’t Accept Resignation
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No Workers Comp Benefits for COVID-19 Mental Stress
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Missed Filing Deadline Is the Death Knell for Employee’s Retaliation Case
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Court Declines to Rule on Long-Ago Work Refusal Because the Point Is Moot
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Positive Marijuana Test Doesn’t Prove Worker Was Impaired at Time of Accident
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COVID-19: Cross-Canada Support Programs for Employers and Employees
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HR Insider Newsletter – June 2021
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Employers’ Duty to Re-Employ Injured Workers: Know The Laws of Your Province
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Does COVID-19 Ban Commuting to Work from Outside the Province? – Ask The Expert
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Work From Home Policy
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Do you actually own the IP generated by your Canadian employees?
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Private Pain and Public Risk: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace
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Developing a COVID Vaccine Policy Part One
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Marijuana in the Workplace
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Key Considerations In Responding To Employee Requests To Work From Home
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Avoid Liability for Terminating Employees Who Disappear While on Medical Leave
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Last Chance & Warning Letter to AWOL Employee
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Paid COVID-19 Leave Rights Lawscape
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The Only Good News Here Is For Lawyers – COVID Leave Triggers Constructive Dismissal
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Paid COVID-19 Leave Is Spreading Like Wildfire: Compliance Alert
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Employee Rights to Paid COVID-19 Leave: Know The Laws Of Your Province
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Avoid Privacy Pitfalls When Remotely Monitoring Telecommuter Productivity
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Policy for Remote Monitoring of Telecommuters
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Can Employees on Temporary Layoff Sue for Constructive Dismissal? – Quiz
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Don’t Let Age-ist Stereotypes Taint Cost-Cutting & Reorganization Layoffs
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Do Employees Get Time-and-a-Half for Overtime Worked Without Permission? – Quiz
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Termination Notice Amounts & Exceptions : Know The Laws Of Your Province
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B.C. Government Mandates Employer-Paid COVID-19 Leave, With More Paid Leave To Come
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