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Dismissal of employees caught smoking marijuana at work upheld
In light of the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana, this case is a reminder that employers have the right to set rules for the use of recreational marijuana in the workplace in much the same way that employers currently set rules for use of alcohol or medical marijuana.
New proposed parental leave (EI) benefit
The federal government has proposed to add an additional option to the EI parental benefits program in Budget 2018 that would allow new fathers or non-birth parents to have access to a longer parental leave by offering additional weeks of benefits.
Workplace harassment as a WSIB claim
On January 23, 2018, the Ontario Grievance Settlement Board provided clarification on when mental stress stemming from workplace harassment due to an employer’s decision or action is compensable under Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
- EI sickness benefits extending on December 18 - November 29, 2022
- First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings and holiday break - December 24, 2021
- Ontario extends the COVID-19 period and paid IDEL period - December 8, 2021
