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Archives for March 2015

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New sexual harassment laws coming soon to the workplace

On March 6, 2015, the Ontario Government published its plan aimed at addressing sexual violence and harassment in Ontario. This post is limited to the Government’s recommended changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to deal with workplace sexual harassment.

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Medical marihuana in the workplace

In the last few years, statistics show that an increasing number of licences to possess medical marihuana have been granted, and with the recent changes to the federal legislation, this number is very likely to keep growing.

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Terminated casino dealer twice lucky in court

Mike Majewski's profane outburst at his co-worker John Maracle was not sufficient cause for termination on its own or as a cumulative event, Ontario's Small Claims Court recently decided—for the second time.

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