Refusal to cooperate in accommodation process prevented reinstatement
Employees must participate in their employer’s accommodation process, even where that process has not produced satisfactory results.
Human Resources Professionals Association introduces new professional designations
Starting immediately, three new professional designations for human resources professionals replace the “legacy” Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. This is intended to bring the 18-year-old certification up to date and…
Disability and perceived disability were factors in employee’s termination
In Emra v Impression Bridal Inc, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal had to decide if a disability and perceived disability were factors in the termination of an employee following a short period of absenteeism.
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
Latest posts by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor (see all)
- 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
- Impact of September 30th federal holiday - September 14, 2021
