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The fork in the road: after-acquired cause for dismissal
In Canada, employers can dismiss employees in one of two ways: with cause or without cause. If an employer dismisses an employee without cause, and then later discovers that they had been stealing from...
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Thanksgiving Day in Canada: Monday, October 9
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October every year. This year, Thanksgiving Day is Monday, October 9. Statutory (public) holiday Thanksgiving Day is a public (statutory)...
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Compliment or sexual harassment: Where do you draw the line?
Despite a number of legislative initiatives that are intended to reduce and ultimately eliminate sexual harassment in society, sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Ontario’s workplaces. One...
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Tips for recruiting online
This article details the specific areas that must be considered when recruiting online. It is important to remember that the law still very much applies. Gone are the days of posting job ads in the...
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Adding new prohibited grounds in Ontario Human Rights Code
Private member’s Bill 164, Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2017, introduced on October 4, 2017 in the Ontario Legislature would amend the Ontario Human Rights Code (Code) to include four new...
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Bad faith dismissals: is medical evidence required to prove damages?
The question of whether medical evidence is required to prove damages in bad faith dismissals is one that courts across Canada have struggled with for some time. Welcome guidance was provided by the...
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A new spin on the HR department design
Like any other element of an organisation, the HR department must be structured in a way that allows it to deliver value to a business. This article explains why. There is a saying that when you point...
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The Wall: Tearing down a poisoned work environment
It is the responsibility of leaders at all levels in an organization to recognize a poisoned work environment, and to take steps to remedy the issues. “CSI-style wall…Creepy…I was horrified…Very...
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CETA offers enhanced labour mobility for EU nationals entering Canada
Canada and the European Union (“EU”) commenced their provisional application of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA”) on September 21, 2017. The CETA is a...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Adding four new prohibited grounds of discrimination Private member’s Bill 164, Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2017 would amend the Human Rights...
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5 do’s and don’ts for effective HR reporting
The do’s and don’ts that get you thinking about effective HR reporting. Last month we introduced 3 questions that should be asked of any reporting that is done with a regular cadence – monthly,...
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Furry friends at work, should pets be part of your office culture?
Are you thinking it would be out of this world for you to bring your pets to work? Think again—Companies today are slowly hopping on board to this idea. Studies have attributed less stress, high job...
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Preferential treatment for employees with active WSIB claims not discriminatory
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently held that it is not discriminatory for employers to treat disabled workers with active WSIB claims more favourably in the accommodation...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Accompass & Toronto Region Board of Trade 2018 salary projection According to a survey released by Accompass and the Toronto Region Board of...
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Recent decision upholds reasonable prospect criteria
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is narrow in regard to its jurisdiction, dealing only with issues of alleged discrimination or harassment on the grounds set out in the “Code.” Following the filing...
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Top 5 mistakes employers make in their contracts
Employment contracts are a useful tool for employers. But often, employers make mistakes when creating their contracts. Here are five of the main mistakes to watch out for. 1. It offends the Employment...
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The curious incident of the sick dog and paid leave in the work day
Earlier in October news outlets reported that a woman in Italy had successfully petitioned her employer to allow her to use two days of paid leave to care for her sick dog, rather than use vacation...
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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk
Articles may require log in credentials to HRinfodesk. Policy statement explains the duty to accommodate under Human Rights Code On October 12, 2017, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released a new...
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When can an employer ask for an independent medical examination?
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that in certain circumstances, it is reasonable for an employer to demand an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”) to determine whether an employee needs...
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The #metoo moment
The recent #MeToo social media campaign, initiated by actress Alyssa MIlano, is a long overdue and welcome development, liberating women to express their experiences and to demand better treatment. The...
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