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Three of the most popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three of the most popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with Alberta's compassionate care leave; a reprisal claim for allegation of harassment under OHSA; and accumulated unused sick leave payout.

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Three of the most popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with an employer's miscalculation of the employee’s notice period; how an Alberta employer paid the price for failing to accommodate an employee’s disabilities; and Ontario's new mandatory occupational health and safety training.

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Court rules workers compensation legislation bars civil claim for harassment and bullying

There appears to be a growing trend of employee claims against employers arising from their treatment in the workplace. This can take many forms such as an action for constructive dismissal based on a poisoned workplace, or a demand for bad faith damages as a result of the manner of dismissal, or a claim for damages to compensate for the mental distress caused by harassment or bullying.

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