• First Reference
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Blog Signup 📨

First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

Archives for July 2016

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 5 Minutes Read July 28, 2016

Sending a signal to harassment perpetrators and employers alike

Ontario courts are rightly increasing their protection of employees from harassment and assault in the workplace. This case serves as a strong deterrent to employers and employees who do not comprehend or acknowledge the severe implications of their actions.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Union Relations / aggravated damages, assault in the workplace, employee protection, employment law, Employment termination, Family Law Act, general damages, human rights code, Occupiers’ Liability Act, punitive damages, racial harassment, sexual assault, sexual harassment, workplace harassment, wrongful dismissal

By Cristina Lavecchia | < 1 Minutes Read July 28, 2016

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: a case where an employee who was told to, “Get out!” constituted constructive dismissal; a case that addresses the question of whether an employer can restructure the workplace in good faith without constructively dismissing an employee; and a case that looks at whether federally-regulated employees can be terminated without cause.

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Union Relations / Canada labour Code, constructive dismissal, damages in lieu of reasonable notice, employment contract, employment law, employment relationship, Employment termination, federally regulated employers, Potter Test, reasonable notice, repudiation of employment contract, termination of employment, workplace restructuring

By Kevin Sambrano, Sambrano Legal Services | 3 Minutes Read July 27, 2016

Can an employee “sign away” their human rights?: Brown v. Prime Communications Canada Inc.

The question of "can an employee “sign away” their human rights?" became relevant in a recent case. After signing a release with her employer, the Applicant filed an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sex contrary to the Human Rights Code.

Article by Kevin Sambrano, Sambrano Legal Services / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights / Better Beef Ltd. v. Maclean, Brown v. Prime Communications, coercion of will, discrimination based on sex, discrimination in employment, duress, employment relationship, employment standards, employment standards act, full and final employment releases, HR issues, Human Rights code of Ontario, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Kevin Sambrano, maternity leave, notice period, pregnancy, termination, the Code, Tribunal’s Rules of Procedure

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 11
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

First Reference Talks

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Resources
  • Buy Policies

Main Menu

  • About First Reference
  • Resources
  • Contact us
  • 1 800 750 8175

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

We welcome your comments on our blog articles. However, we do not respond to specific legal questions in this space.
We do not provide any form of legal advice or legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction or try one of our products.


Copyright © 2009 - 2023 · First Reference Inc. · All Rights Reserved
Legal and Copyright Notices · Publisher's Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Accessibility Policy