Getting the language wrong in an employment contract can be a very costly mistake for employers. A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling underscores that fact – and reinforces a …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
5-month suspension upheld for nurse who allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct towards students
A registered nurse in Ontario has lost his appeal of a five-month suspension following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Paul Hirtle is a registered nurse and has been a member of …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Violence
Worker’s firing was because of health and safety complaint, not fights in the workplace: Court
An Ontario court has upheld damages awarded to a worker who got into multiple fights in his workplace and complained about unsafe working conditions. Michael Pereira worked for Cambridge Pallet …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario’s right to disconnect law creates expectations, boundaries
Ontario’s “Right to Disconnect” legislation became effective on June 2, 2022. Employers are required to create a Right to Disconnect policy in workplaces with 25 or more employees working for …
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Workplace NewsWrongful Dismissal
Court awards $190,000 in damages to a Dundalk Fire admin staff who was terminated in 2019
By M.T. Fernandes | Dundalk Herald Melanie McGraw, who was terminated without cause by Southgate in 2019, had her day in court and was vindicated. Superior Court Justice Roger Chown backed …