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Accommodating religious observances: A primer

Employees may request time off to celebrate a religious holiday or request a modified schedule to observe their respective holy day. Creed is a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), meaning employees are protected from creed-related discrimination in their workplace.

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Employers: Limit your liability by ensuring recruitment doesn’t become inducement

When an employer finds a perfect candidate to recruit, it’s important to consider whether and to what extent their current employment situation could impact termination costs in the event of a future termination without cause.

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Should we let employees use ChatGPT?

Using AI tools in the workplace is no longer new, but few tools will compare to the impact ChatGPT is currently making. This tool is a powerful program that will no doubt change our writing workflows across the board. 

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