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Off-duty conduct can be a perplexing and difficult headache for employers. In an era where almost everything is recorded, poor behaviour by employees — even if it’s on their own …

Too often, employers are surprised when their “perfectly drafted” employment contracts become obsolete at critical moments, resulting in unexpected costs or even legal disputes. Unlike other long-term commercial contracts, which …

Addiction to drugs or alcohol constitutes a disability that needs to be accommodated by employers. But that duty to accommodate has its limits. “This does not mean they are free …

Employers face many challenges and responsibilities in running a successful business, not the least of which is the optimum management of their human resources. In this article, we identify the …

HR professionals and employment lawyers alike are digesting the recent Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that could reshape …

Among the items missing from the HR toolbox is a crystal ball. When it comes to terminations, issues can come to light after the worker has been dismissed — and …

By Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Employees are entitled to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and employers have a duty to accommodate. In Ontario, specific legislation is …

Valentine’s Day always brings a heightened focus on romance and, for employers, it’s a reminder that love isn’t just in the air — it’s in the office too. That can …

The common myth that short-term employees only qualify for minimal severance is being regularly debunked by courts across Canada, according to Stuart Rudner. “This is something that employment lawyers have …