Although April 28 has been singled out, making workplaces safer should be a daily effort for all businesses of any size or sector.
AODA and the relationship with the Ontario Human Rights Code
While learning about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), organizations should be aware of the legal limitations of the Act in relation to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Many people are unaware that the Code takes precedent.
Slaw: Employer monitoring employees with GPS tracking
Safety is the expressed justification that’s driving the use of GPS in the workplace; however, from what was explained, most employers’ use goes beyond safety. Frankly, I was taken aback by the lengths to which employers are going to track the whereabouts and activities of their employees in the name of safety.