Family status accommodation guide for employers
In the wake of recent precedent-setting decisions on the accommodation of family status, the Canadian Human Rights Commission has released a brief guide that outlines what employers should do about employee requests for family status accommodation to ensure a productive work environment…
Employer-paid personal trainer and nutritionist
Are employer-subsidized personal training and nutritionist services taxable employment benefits? (In PDF)
Policy addresses mental health disabilities and addictions
Mental health disabilities are increasingly common, and employers are obliged by law to deal fairly with employees who suffer from them. The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released a “Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions” to help employers understand the issues and associated legal obligations…
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)
- A new version of form T3010 is coming in January 2024 - November 24, 2023
- Ontario introduces Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023 - March 29, 2023
- Call for a ban on NDAs in certain cases - March 1, 2023
