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Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are critical, not only to satisfy statutory and other legal obligations but also to support a healthy workplace. The decision to carry out a workplace investigation is, however,…

Tips to Strengthen Your Workplace Policies

As an employer, it is critical to consistently review your workplace policies to ensure that they are up to date and in accordance with relevant legislation that governs human rights,…

The Ban on Non-Competition Agreements: How to Continue to Protect Your Business

In our recent blog, we wrote about Ontario’s Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which proposed new changes to several pieces of legislation, including the Employment Standards Act,…

What is “Unjust Dismissal”?

While the terms wrongful and unjust dismissal are often used interchangeably, unjust dismissal strictly applies to employees who are employed by federally regulated employers. In this blog, we discuss what…

Four key highlights of Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s profound impact on the workplace, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Bill 27”). Bill 27 is proposed legislation that, if…

Avoiding Discrimination During the Hiring Process

The recruitment process is generally responsible for more incidents of discrimination than any other area of employment. In general, employers understand that overt and explicit acts of discrimination, otherwise known…

FILING A WORKPLACE COMPLAINT

According to the Ontario Health and Safety Act (“OHSA“), employers have a duty to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for their employees. As part of this duty, employers must…

WHAT IS A REASONABLE TERMINATION PACKAGE?

Following the termination of your employment, you may wonder if the termination package offered to you is sufficient or if you may be entitled to more. In the absence of…

I Want to Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker Via a Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”): What Do I Need to Know?

Canadian employers facing a labour or skills shortage may be permitted to hire a temporary foreign worker to fill the role if genuine efforts have been made to initially hire…