May, 2010
Do vacations stress you out?
Have you ever had a vacation that was just long enough? At the end of a week off, have you ever thought, “That was perfect, and now I can’t wait to get back to work”?
Employees who hate working…a human rights issue?
An employee who hates working and being managed by his or her supervisor – Can this become a human rights issue in the workplace? Well it depends!
Last chance to register for the 11th Annual Employment Law Conference
Last chance to register for the First Reference 11th Annual, Ontario Employment Law Conference, on June 2, 2010…
Cause for dismissal
Just how far does an employee have to go for their behaviour to constitute cause for dismissal in employment law? The advice I generally give is that, short of outright dishonesty or criminal conduct, it is extremely difficult to prove cause.
Bill 168 compliance: the deadline is 16 business days away! Have you told your employees?
I got a call the other day from a relieved client. She and her management team have, after months of hard work, put the finishing touches on their new workplace harassment and violence policies in compliance with Ontario’s Bill 168…
May 24, 2010: Victoria Day, public (statutory) holiday in some jurisdictions
Victoria Day, a public (statutory) holiday in some jurisdictions but not all…
Bill 168 – Meeting your obligations for violence and harassment prevention
There’s lots of talk in Ontario’s workplaces and online about workplace violence and harassment and the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Hopefully by now the message is getting through, and employers are taking the steps to prepare for the June 15 deadline. (That’s about three weeks away!)
Employee Discipline: Doing it right
The guiding principle coming out of the courts in the case of employee discipline is that, despite genuine concerns about an employee’s work performance and attitude, an employer cannot simply terminate without notice due to these concerns.
Nova Scotia introduces phased-in retirement
The Nova Scotia government is in the process of finalizing amendments to the Pension Benefits Act to introduce phased-in retirement to the Nova Scotia labour force.
Employment standards changes: Bill 68, Open for Business Act, 2010
On May 17, 2010, the Ontario government tabled Bill 68, Open for Business Act, 2010. The aim of the Bill is to…
Employee exodus: has Moses led your employees to the promised land?
You arrive at the office Monday morning to discover that your Senior Vice-President of Marketing and three of your sales people have resigned and accepted jobs with your competitor. You quickly realize that this has the potential of seriously harming, if not destroying, the company’s business. Do you have any recourse against the departing employees or the company to which they have moved?
Managing absenteeism – Learn the latest!
The third session at First Reference’s Ontario Employment Law Conference on June 2, 2010, covers managing absenteeism. When dealing with absenteeism, employers must respect the protected leaves under the Employment Standards Act, as well as the accommodation rules found under the Human Rights Code and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Embracing diversity unleashes potential… and home runs?
“It is simple. Saying yes to diversity is saying yes to modernity, to opportunity, and to the very future of our country.” Those are the words of Canada’s Governor General, Michaëlle Jean, at a recent lunch sponsored by Toronto’s DiverseCity initiative.
Human rights on vacation in Montreal
I am on holiday in Montreal and delighted to see the city blanketed with banners announcing “International Day Against Homophobia.” A human rights issue…
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