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News and Discussion on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

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Workplace investigations – Employer duties

Employers have the legal duty to investigate anytime there is a complaint of harassment, discrimination or other potential legal violation is received. The legal requirement for workplace investigations is specified under Bill 132.

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Genetic Non-Discrimination Act upheld by the Supreme Court: Implications for insurers

In 2017, the Parliament of Canada (Parliament) passed the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act which established various prohibitions on genetic testing related to diseases.

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Pandemic lessons: Up-to-date termination and layoff clauses

Employers making dismissal decisions would be best served with employment contracts that grant flexibility in these circumstances with a properly drafted layoff clause. Why? Because the current pandemic has proven that we are not always as prepared as we think we are and must always be prepared for the unexpected.

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