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More time, more money: New, unique Employment Standards Act leaves proposed by legislature #learnthelatest

May 3, 2016 Stringer LLP Conferences, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits

There are currently two Bills before the Ontario legislature which would designate new leaves under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Outside of introducing the new leaves and obligations on employers, these Bills could be the canary in the coalmine for further extensive increases to leave entitlements under the ESA.

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Important lessons for employers and lawyers on workplace harassment investigations

November 18, 2011 David Hyde Health and Safety, Human Resources, Union Relations

A hospital employee faced complaints of workplace harassment from co-workers, and the hospital imposed discipline on him, including a demotion. The employee’s union subsequently filed a grievance with the labour relations board. The hospital retained the services of an independent outside investigator who was also a practicing lawyer. When the union requested access to the investigation report, the hospital claimed solicitor-client privilege, and refused to hand it over…

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