In several recent decisions, courts have awarded workers reasonable notice periods that extend beyond 24 months — which has widely been viewed as an unofficial cap on damages, barring extraordinary …
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Changing an employee’s job duties without updating their employee contracts can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Employment contracts are a critical component of the relationship between employers and employees. They outline the expectations and obligations of both parties, including …
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ADR can be faster, easier route to find amicable solutions to workplace disputes: Rudner
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaces are complex environments — and fertile ground for disputes. But courts aren’t the only way to settle disagreements between management and workers when things go south. Alternative Dispute Resolution …
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Turning down the heat: Third-party mediation can resolve workplace conflict, repair relationships
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBy Todd Humber Disputes in the workplace are inevitable. From contract misunderstandings to workplace harassment claims, they can be financially and emotionally taxing for employers and workers alike. In the …
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How to respond to an Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm As an employer, receiving a notice of investigation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MOL) can be a stressful …
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by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers have an obligation to investigate when they receive a harassment or discrimination complaint. But not every situation will require a full-blown investigation, according to Lai-King Hum, founder of Hum …
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Costs of playing hardball: Is terminating an employee worth $150,000?
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Many employers play hardball with employees they terminate. They make a lowball offer for termination pay and drag employees into litigation, hoping the …
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Top 7 employment law issues that will affect Ontario employers in 2023
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumAs we leave behind 2022, the long shadow of COVID-19 continues to linger and may have changed our workplaces forever. Perhaps the most significant workplace trend with long term effects …
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Lessons from Lisa LaFlamme, echoes from Julie Payette, and the perils of a toxic workplace
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm In recent years, we have seen various forms of toxic workplace allegations gain increasing attention as more individuals speak out about their experiences …