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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

April 26, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, Human Resources

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with constructive dismissal, workplace inspection blitzes and employment references.

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Negative employment references

December 1, 2017 Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

A fear of defamation actions has prompted many employers to shy away from providing references for former employees or if they do provide a reference, it is limited to a “confirmation of employment” letter. Unfortunately, this means that prospective employers don’t get the information they need, which can hamper both employers and employees in their searches.

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Former employee successfully sued for defamation for Facebook posts

March 31, 2017 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Union Relations

In recent years, careless, or let’s say, less than sensible comments on social media have gotten countless employees in trouble with their boss. Employees who have used Facebook as a forum for posting threatening language and vile insults about a supervisor or offensive accusations about the company they work for have quickly been shown the door; and arbitrators and labour boards are often prepared to uphold these dismissals.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

July 2, 2015 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with defaming a former employee; deductibility of membership dues; and, limited notice of termination.

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Five steps to effective internal investigations

June 19, 2012 Adam Gorley Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Human Rights, Privacy and Security

How often do you undertake an internal investigation? In an environment where employers are under increasingly strict obligations to investigate workplace incidents over an increasing number of issues, employers in Ontario are facing more complaints…

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A brief understanding of Internet defamation or cyber-libel

June 14, 2011 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Human Resources, Privacy and Security

Internet communication through social networking (or social media), such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter, is fast becoming the most popular mode of communication in the 21st century, and has facilitated freedom of expression and speech, globalization of information and even popular revolutions. Many people enjoy posting their personal views, opinions and musings on blogs, chat rooms, newspaper and magazine articles, and other forums on all topics—artistic, philosophical, educational, social, political and legal.

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Social networking and Internet abuse in the workplace – Learn the latest

May 18, 2011 Adam Gorley Conferences, Human Resources, Privacy and Security

We’ve written plenty on First Reference Talks about the significant effects—both negative and positive—that online social networking can have on workplaces. Whether its Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, news or entertainment blogs or what-have-you, employees are using social media, and increasingly they’re doing it on your time. Employers should be aware of the potential value they can derive from social media, as well as the potential risks.

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