March Madness Fever @ The Workplace: Much Ado About Nothing?
March Madness is back again at a workplace near you and
Picketing and Injunctions: A Brief Refresher
The right to picket is protected under Section 2(b) of
Employee Privacy in the Workplace
The Supreme Court of Canada held that employees who use employer-provided computers may have a reasonable expectation of privacy where personal use is permitted by the employer or reasonably expected.
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Suspension Policy
Unless your employment contracts already include provisions for employee suspension, you must tread very carefully when pursuing suspension as a disciplinary option. Use these suspension and appeal letter templates to get started with the appropriate correspondence.
Addressing the Slippery Slope of Employee Dishonesty
4 steps for addressing simple examples of employee dishonesty in the workplace.
Terminating Employees for Lying
The leading court cases on firing employees for lying, who won, who lost, and why.
Compliance With AODA Does Not Necessarily Insulate Employers From Human Rights Liability
Since the adoption of the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities
Five Of The Most Common Misconceptions In Employment Law
Anyone who is fired invariably receives multiple opinions about their "rights." Let's dispel some of the more common myths.
Is A Bonus Really “Discretionary?” Employers Should Be Careful
Spring is bonus time in many workplaces. And many employers
When Can You Terminate An Employee On A Lengthy Absence Due To Disability?
Answer some difficult questions many employers face when managing lengthy absences.
10 Things Employers Need To Know About Employing Temporary Foreign Workers Gallery10 Things Employers Need To Know About Employing Temporary Foreign Workers
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10 Things Employers Need To Know About Employing Temporary Foreign Workers
These days, Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program ("TFWP") is more
Service Performance Remedies In Outsourcing Agreements: Lessons To Learn From State Of Indiana V. IBM
For a customer of outsourcing services, it is crucial that
- The Legal Illusion Of A Doctor’s Note: Why Employers Should Use Discharge Letters Gallery
The Legal Illusion Of A Doctor’s Note: Why Employers Should Use Discharge Letters
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The Legal Illusion Of A Doctor’s Note: Why Employers Should Use Discharge Letters
Employers with good cause cases should not be apprehensive of sick leave claims, particularly those that appear opportunistic.
- Workplace Bullying And Harassment: To What Extent Does Workers’ Compensation Legislation Insulate Employers From Liability? Gallery
Workplace Bullying And Harassment: To What Extent Does Workers’ Compensation Legislation Insulate Employers From Liability?
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Workplace Bullying And Harassment: To What Extent Does Workers’ Compensation Legislation Insulate Employers From Liability?
Employers should not assume workers' compensation offers comprehensive protection against liability for bullying and harassment in the workplace.