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By Cristina Lavecchia | < 1 Minute Read March 23, 2017

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with: An employee who was dismissed for not submitting a doctor's note in a timely fashion; a firefighter who was reinstated after being dismissed for sexually harassing a co–worker; and human rights claims, made by a former employee, that were barred by terms of a final release received on termination.

Article by Cristina Lavecchia / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll / abuse of process, dismissal without notice, dismissed for just cause, doctor's note, employment law, final release, full and final release, human rights code, sexual harassment, sick leave policy, workplace harassment, wrongful dismissal

By Stringer LLP | 2 Minutes Read December 13, 2016

Medical evidence and employee absences

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that employers are within their rights to require medical notes when employees are absent from work. However, this decision stands as a warning to employers that although they can ask, they may not be able to summarily terminate an employee who fails to comply.

Article by Stringer LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / absent without authorization, attendance issues, doctor's note, employee absences, employee compliance, employment law, medical evidence, medical note, notice period, Sinnathamby v The Chesterfield Shop Limited

By Clear Path Employer Services | 3 Minutes Read May 24, 2016

Doctor’s note not necessarily final word with WSIB

Employers should deploy a number of strategies to minimize their workers' compensation related costs. One such strategy is to ensure you have instituted effective Early and Safe Return to Work (RTW) practices and procedures, including making an offer of suitable modified work for those employees who require modified duties a standard procedure.

Article by Clear Path Employer Services / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Payroll, Union Relations / doctor's note, early and safe return to work, employment law, Functional Abilities Form, suitable modified work, workers compensation, wsib

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