Cannabis in the Workplace: Federal Taskforce Report and Tips for Employers
At the end of last year the Government of Canada’s “Task Force on Cannabis Legalization & Regulation” released it’s highly anticipated “A Framework For The
Reasonable Notice in Ontario: What You Need to Know
Workforce reductions are inevitable, especially in such a volatile economy. And now a recent case in Ontario is casting a shadow on how judges view
Manage Your Risk: Administration of Employee Benefits in Ontario
At one point or another during an employee’s tenure, you will have to complete third-party forms on behalf of your employee. You’ll also require your
Understanding Bill 26 and How it Impacts You
Recent amendments to Bill 132 addressed harassment in the workplace. Now Bill 26 proposes employers will need to go one step further – providing training,
Social Engineering Fraud: Coverage for Ontario Businesses
A disturbing fraud trend is on the rise and developing into a severe risk for Ontario businesses: Social Engineering Fraud. Sometimes called “human hacking,” social
Changing Workplaces Review: Labour Relations Details
Previously, we have discussed several aspects of the Changing Workplaces Review commissioned by the Ontario Labour Board, including the trends that are of concern to
Changing Workplaces Review: Employment Standards
Over the past weeks, we have addressed the areas of concern for the Ontario Labour board. Wrapping up this series, we address a few final
Changing Workplaces Review: Changing Pressures and Trends
At the time, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA) seemed to cover every aspect of employment, protecting both
Changing Workplaces Review: Labour Relation History and Scope of Coverage
The Labour Relations Act is largely responsible for regulating labour in Ontario since 1993. Amendments have been enacted the two decades since, but because of
Understanding Employment Termination Laws in Ontario – Sometimes It Works Both Ways
Two very different Ontario court cases have helped to clarify the responsibilities of both employers and employees when it comes to their legal rights in
Changing Workplaces Review: Guiding Principles
Last week we discussed a general overview of the Changing Workplaces Review commissioned by the Ontario Labour Board and what issues the review covers and
AODA Standards for Small Businesses: Are You Ready?
For the last year, large organizations and companies in Ontario have been working to implement workplace accommodation changes to meet new requirements under the Accessibility