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By Beyond Rewards Inc | 2 Minutes Read September 22, 2020

Workplace investigations – Employer duties

Employers have the legal duty to investigate anytime there is a complaint of harassment, discrimination or other potential legal violation is received. The legal requirement for workplace investigations is specified under Bill 132.Employers have the legal duty to investigate anytime there is a complaint of harassment, discrimination or other potential legal violation is received. The legal requirement for workplace investigations is specified under Bill 132.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Health and Safety / complaint investigation, complaints, employment law, investigations, third party investigator, workplace investigations

By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read September 21, 2020

Genetic Non-Discrimination Act upheld by the Supreme Court: Implications for insurers

Picture of key on keyboardIn 2017, the Parliament of Canada (Parliament) passed the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act which established various prohibitions on genetic testing related to diseases.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Human Rights, Privacy / collection of personal information, discrimination, employment law, Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, insurance, privacy, written consent

By Achkar Law | 3 Minutes Read September 16, 2020

Pandemic lessons: Up-to-date termination and layoff clauses

two people workingEmployers making dismissal decisions would be best served with employment contracts that grant flexibility in these circumstances with a properly drafted layoff clause. Why? Because the current pandemic has proven that we are not always as prepared as we think we are and must always be prepared for the unexpected.

Article by Achkar Law / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / constructive dismissal, COVID-19, employment contract, employment law, layoff, wrongful dismissal

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