Changes to Labour Standards in Quebec – What Do You Need to Know?
What are the top five things you should know about the recent changes to labour standards in Quebec?
Long-Term Disability: Can You Make A Claim After Your Employment Ends?
Have you been injured while insured under your employer’s group benefit policy, but only realized the extent of your injury once you were no longer an employee? In this situation, can you still make a long-term disability (LTD) claim? Yes, you can. MacIvor v Pitney Bowes is a 2018 Ontario insurance case concerning the interpretation… Read more »
Update To Cannabis Law In Workplaces – What’s New?
Whereas the SFOA previously applied only to medical cannabis, it now applies to cannabis generally. The distinction between medical and recreational cannabis has been dropped. The SFOA prohibits only smoking cannabis or holding lighted cannabis in “enclosed workplaces”. “Enclosed workplaces” is defined in the SFOA as follows (emphasis added): “enclosed workplace” means, (a) the inside… Read more »
The Making Ontario Open for Business Act – What Are The Impacts?
What are the changes to the Employment Standards Act taking effect on January 1, 2019? Read about Bill 47 and what it means for employers.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Work Parties
With the holiday season upon us, ‘tis the season to talk about the night before Christmas we all look forward to at the workplace: the annual holiday work party. These celebrations come in all shapes and sizes: afternoon teas, gift exchanges, ugly sweater competitions, Christmas caroling, dinner, dancing – the possibilities are endless. Unfortunately, so too are the possibilities for things to go wrong.
What happens when an employer tries to change the terms of your employment?
Why is consideration needed to make an employment contract enforceable? Read about what employees and employers should know about consideration when changes are made to the terms of a contract.
Harassment in the workplace: What it looks like and how to handle it
It could be a touch on the shoulder, a demeaning comment in front of colleagues or an inappropriate invitation to get together outside of working hours. While these acts may be initially easy to shrug off, with time and repetition they can quickly cross over into workplace harassment. But where is that line drawn?
Addressing the Gender Wage Gap: The Pay Transparency Act
What should employers know about pending changes to equal pay? Read about the Pay Transparency Act, which promotes gender equality in the workplace through increased transparency over compensation.
Will They Believe Me? Workplace Investigations and Credibility
In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act imposes a statutory obligation on employers to investigate workplace harassment and workplace violence. The investigation must be timely, objective, confidential, and thorough. A workplace investigation is typically conducted with reference to the civil standard of proof, whether it was more likely than not that an alleged event or conduct occurred.
Cannabis law update to significantly affect workplaces
What is the proposed change to pot consumption in the workplace? Read about the recent Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, and how it changes where and how marijuana can be consumed.