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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 3 Minutes Read March 31, 2015

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.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 7 Minutes Read March 31, 2015

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.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Privacy, Union Relations

By Adam Gorley | 4 Minutes Read March 31, 2015

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.

Article by Adam Gorley / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / cumulative just cause, Disciplinary measures, employee has engaged in misconduct, employee’s use of profanity, employer's policy manual, employment law, employment relationship, last-straw incident, performance evaluations, profanity, progressive discipline, terminations, workplace policies, wrongful dismissal

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