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By Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD | 3 Minutes Read July 31, 2015

Even long-term employees with a clean record can be handed a lengthy suspension when it is warranted

A recent Ontario Grievance Settlement Board case highlights the point that, even where employees are long-term and have a clean service record, they can still be subject to serious discipline if the circumstances are right.

Article by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD / Employee Relations, Payroll, Union Relations / call centre, clean disciplinary record, clean discipline record, dicipline, Disciplinary measures, employment law, grievance, inappropriate call handling, Labour Law, lengthy suspension, long-term employees, misconduct, Ontario Grievance Settlement Board, progressive discipline, suspension, termination, union

By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read July 31, 2015

The volunteer relationship

Many charities and not-for-profit organizations depend on the dedication and hard work of their volunteers. Volunteer contributions can include fundraising, promotion and advocacy, governance, and service delivery. As such activities are often integrated with day-to-day operations, and integral to an organization’s success, it is important to consider the obligations arising from the relationship between volunteer and organization.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Not for Profit / direction and control over the volunteer's activities, Insurance coverage, vicarious liability, vicariously liable for the actions of their employees, volunteers, working relationship

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read July 30, 2015

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with statutory severance pay; unjust dismissal; and, napping while on duty.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / cause for termination, employment law, employment standards act, HRinfodesk, Labour Law, napping while on duty, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Severance pay, statutory severance pay, termination pay, unjust dismissal, unjust dismissal claim

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