Halloween in the Workplace
It’s time for ghosts and goblins, tricks and treats—and perhaps a little fun at work. Here are tips for celebrating Halloween in the workplace, as well as what to avoid.
Technician Fired Due to Lack of Work, Not Injury
A radio technician fired 6 days before he was scheduled
Workers’ Compensation Covers Injury Suffered By Employee While Horsing Around
The Workers’ Compensation Board denied the claim of an employee
Is Supervisor Bullying Grounds for Constructive Dismissal? GalleryIs Supervisor Bullying Grounds for Constructive Dismissal?
Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Change Management, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Employment Benefits, Harassment, Health & Safety, Hours of Work, Leaves of Absence, Mental Health, Performance Reviews, Sexual Harassment, Termination, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence
Is Supervisor Bullying Grounds for Constructive Dismissal?
One reason bullying is such a problem is that it makes your organization vulnerable to constructive dismissal claims. Here’s the problem and how to manage it.
MOL Publishes Results of PPE Blitz
In Feb., the Ontario MOL reported on the results of
Let Employees Date but Prevent Conflicts of Interest
Workplace romance is a real HR challenge. But not letting employees engage in it isn’t a realistic solution.
WCB: No Proof Carpet Chemicals Caused Employee’s Symptoms
An employee sensitive to scents claimed that chemicals used to
On Love, Lust and Losing a Job
By Paula Santonocito
Mark Hurd was back in the news recently. Remember Hurd? He was CEO of Hewlett-Packard, the world’s largest technology company, until he resigned in connection with a claim of sexual harassment by a female contract employee.
OK to Include Civil Code Notification Requirements in Collective Agreement
A collective agreement required an auto dealership to provide reasonable
OK to Fire Courier for Receiving Package Containing Marijuana at Work
Because it reeked of marijuana, the manager took the liberty
Who Should Workers’ Comp Charge for Crane Operator’s Death?
A crane operator was killed trying to lift a communication
Insurance Employee Can’t Take Ex-Firm’s Clients
Alert the presses. An employer finally got a court to
Flu Risks: What HR Should Do
2 ways to prevent flu outbreak & liability risks
The 2012 flu season is now in high gear. And, while pandemic doesn’t appear to be in the cards, the good old fashioned seasonal flu can still wreak havoc on attendance and disrupt business operations.
Trap to Avoid: Assuming Enforceability of Employment Manuals
Most employers have an Employment Manual or Handbook that sets