The Dangers of Self-Represented Employers
On September 28, 2022, The Alberta Human Rights Commission released its decision in Euchner v. EZ Motors which presents an example of everything that can go wrong when an employer is unaware of their […]
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Non Discrimination Policy
All companies need clearly written policies banning discrimination. Such policies must, at a minimum, explain what discrimination is and which kind of conduct crosses the line, and furnish a mechanism […]
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Minimum Age Requirements – Know The Laws Of Your Province
All jurisdictions impose age restrictions to protect young workers from being hired for jobs that may harm their health, safety or welfare. Here’s a rundown of the minimum age requirements […]
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The “Historic Trade-Off”: Ontario Divisional Court Considers The Interplay Between The Workers’ Compensation Scheme And Constructive Dismissal Actions Arising From Workplace Harassment
In Morningstar v. WSIAT, 2021 ONSC 5576, the Ontario Divisional Court conducted a judicial review of Decision No. 1227/19, 2019 ONWSIAT 2324 and Reconsideration Decision No. 1227/19R, 2020 ONWSIAT 1151 (the "Decisions"): two decisions of […]
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Canadian Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
When we talk about diversity we often reference several aspect of diversity. Diversity as defined by Employment Equity refers to 4 groups: Women, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, People with a […]
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Court Confirms Advanced Age And Short Service Does Not Automatically Equate To Lengthy Notice Period
A recent pair of Ontario Superior Court decisions offered interesting insight on the determination of reasonable notice when faced with widely considered "outlier" factors. The two decisions, Flack v. Whiteoak Ford […]
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5 Age Discrimination Traps to Avoid
Age discrimination can be so subtle that you don’t even realize you’re committing. In a 2020 survey, 81% of business leaders and job seekers said they believed that age is a […]
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Age Discrimination Policy
Age discrimination tends to be a blind spot in organizational efforts to comply with anti-discrimination laws. While general anti-discrimination policies mention age discrimination, they rarely address the topic specifically. Here’s […]
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Is Asking an Older Employee About Retirement Discrimination? – Ask The Expert
It depends on how you ask and what you do after the employee responds. QUESTION One of our senior employees is approaching the age where people typically at least start thinking about […]
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