Myths and misunderstandings regarding employees on leave
As more employees spend time on leaves of absence, employers seem to be struggling to understand their rights and obligations...
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Tribunal awards $35,000 to fired pregnant employee
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal recently awarded a woman $35,000 after her employer fired her when she revealed on her first day of work that she was four months pregnant. (The award covered $20,000 in lost wages and benefits, and $15,000 for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect.) In addition to the damage award, given the overwhelming number of women working for the employer, the tribunal ordered the company to implement and distribute a written policy on the accommodation of pregnancy to ensure future compliance.
