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Most-viewed articles this week on HRinfodesk

August 23, 2012 Yosie Saint-Cyr Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, 0

The three most viewed articles in this week HRinfodesk newsletter deals with OHS reprisals, dismissal because employee issued threats, and WSIB benefits for employee assaulted at work…

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Dismissal for threat void where employer relied on outdated discipline

July 18, 2012 Christina Catenacci Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights, Union Relations, 0

An Ontario labour arbitrator just allowed an employee’s grievance after the employer terminated him for swearing, refusing to leave the workplace and threatening the vice-president with a shovel. As horrible as this incident sounds, the employer had absolutely no proof of the events because the employer did not follow its own policy and conduct a proper investigation.

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Don’t sweep harassment under the carpet

May 10, 2011 Andrew Lawson Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights

Occupational health and safety law and human rights law both prohibit reprisals, threats and intimidation against a person for exercising their rights. Employers can be liable for stiff financial penalties for permitting this unacceptable behaviour…