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How to figure out which wage laws your own company
Mass Terminations In The Post-Merger Context
Although it may not be at the forefront during merger negotiations and considerations, the acquiring company should turn its mind to the possibility of mass terminations, and the consequences flowing from them.
Accommodating For Child Care Needs As Family Status
Family matters! These cases help to highlight the unique and challenging issues employees and employers face in trying to balance employment and family obligations.
No Anonymity For Grievors in Labour Arbitration Awards
The Labour Relations Board has upheld BC Arbitrator Stan Lanyon's decision that the names of grievors and witnesses should, as a general rule, be published in labour arbitration awards.
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses Appeal and Concludes That a Partner is Not an Employee of a Partnership
The Supreme Court of Canada recently upheld the British Columbia Court of Appeal's decision that an equity law firm partner is NOT an employee for the purposes of the B.C.'s Human Rights Code.
10 Rules for Creating Your Career Action Plan
Crafting a plan will help you gain advancement and recognition in your field and land the top jobs when they open up. But the career plan isn't something you can create on the fly. You need to start laying the groundwork right away. Here are 10 rules to help you get going.
Hiring Children for Summer Jobs
Thoroughly understand the restrictions and requirements of child labour in Canada.
The Risks Of Downloading Data In The Workplace
Whether surfing the internet during work hours or exchanging valuable company information, employees who download information at work can put their company at risk. Employers need to be aware of these activities and implement policies to address this issue.
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Awards Significant Damages Against Employer For Failure To Investigate Racial Discrimination Claims
An employee alleges that he has been the victim of racial discrimination and that he was fired due to discrimination and retaliation for raising a human rights issue. Who's to blame?
New Job Protected Leaves Available For Family Emergencies
Employers operating in Ontario -- take note! Statutory job-protected leaves of absence available to employees will soon be expanded to allow for more time off in order to tend to family emergencies.
Vacation Request Policy GalleryVacation Request Policy
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Vacation Request Policy
Use this tool to manage employee vacation request and inform your employees of your policies regarding requesting vacation time.
Workplace Dress Codes Can Be Different If Equal
Women and men can be asked to dress differently in the workplace.
Stress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions Of Workplace Safety And Insurance Act Unconstitutional GalleryStress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions Of Workplace Safety And Insurance Act Unconstitutional
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Stress Claim Tsunami? Tribunal Declares Stress Provisions Of Workplace Safety And Insurance Act Unconstitutional
In one of the most significant decisions in recent memory,
New Leaves Of Absence Under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 Effective October 29, 2014
Effective October 29, 2014 the statutory leaves of absence offered