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Archives for December 2014

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Top 10 most read First Reference Talks posts published in 2014 and Season’s Greetings

The field of employment law, payroll and human resources kept our bloggers very busy in 2014. However, the holidays are here and it is time to take a well deserved break. We are signing off for 2014 with a list of the top 10 most read posts published in 2014. The issue of providing a doctor's note and duty to accommodate seem to have been hot topics this year with several blog posts on the topics making it on the list.

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The cost of racial stereotyping: Adams v. Knoll North America

Following a verbal altercation with his supervisor, the applicant was terminated after he refused to partake in an anger management program as a requirement of his continued employment. On October 31, 2008 the applicant filed an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging discrimination based on race. The respondents, Knoll, denied the allegations.

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Public holiday reminders for the 2014-15 holiday season

The holiday season is often the happiest time of the year, because of time spent with family, gifts and many other things. However, it can also be the most stressful time of the year, especially at work. Deadlines are often tight because of shifting schedules, customers and workloads can be more demanding, and there may be pressure to increase performance to meet end-of-year business goals. Family demands, travel and employment standards public holiday (statutory holiday/general holiday) requirements can also take a toll. Management should not forget what employees are entitled to, and their responsibilities, under the law regarding time off during the holidays. Here is a brief summary

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