In Ontario, five workplace policies are required for most employers. While most employers are lawfully required to have these five …
The Law Of Background Checks In Ontario
Background checks encompassing criminal records, credit, driving history, resume and reference checks have become increasingly common for employers to conduct …
Harassment In The Workplace – The Law
It is an implied term of all employment contracts in Ontario that employees must be treated with “dignity and respect”. …
Most Important Employment Law Cases of the 2010s (2010-2019)
In order of appearance, from newest to oldest, here are the employment law cases that shaped Ontario and to some …
How many sick days is an employee entitled to in Ontario?
This article has been updated on March 20, 2020, with news of proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act, but …
How Employers can Defend Bullying and Harassment Claims
The Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) prohibits discrimination in employment. However, the Code does not prohibit general bullying and harassment …
Workplace Investigation Requirements
In Canada, a requirement to conduct a workplace investigation is triggered in case of harassment, sexual harassment or violence. How …
What is Undue Hardship? (Workplace Accommodations)
What is undue hardship? The right to accommodation at work in Canada is not absolute. Employers can terminate or suspend …