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Talking Politics at Work – Canada Election 2019
With the Canada Election 2019 approaching, employers would be wise to understand their rights and obligations when it comes to talking politics at work. First of all, in Ontario, it is not considered workplace discrimination to prohibit or punish someone for talking...
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Upcoming Federal Elections 2019 The 42nd Parliament is now dissolved and the 2019 Canadian federal election is fast approaching with polls opening October 21, 2019 from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm. With all the electoral buzz in the air, you might be asking yourself “does my...
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Is Permanent Citizenship a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement?
As a best practice, employers should refrain from inquiring a candidate’s citizenship status during the hiring stage. This is because citizenship status is a protected ground of discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Although much training and time can be...
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Accommodation for Family Status Grounds: most overlooked accommodation obligation
One of the most overlooked obligations regarding human rights and accommodation is family status. This is a broad term, which applies to employees and their care obligations for individuals for whom they are responsible. This can include children, elderly parents, or...
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How to sue my employer in Ontario?
The process to sue your employer is simpler than you might think it is. Step 1. We draft the "statement of claim" (i.e. the lawsuit) We draft a document called a “statement of claim.” It contains a lot of legalese at the top, along with the names of the parties to the...
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How much can you Sue for Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?
A wrongful dismissal results when an employer terminates an employee without adequate notice or payment equivalent to earnings that would have been earned during the notice period. ‘Suing’ and employer for wrongful dismissal would mean seeking damages in the amount of...
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Can a company reduce your salary in Ontario?
An employer cannot unilaterally change a fundamental term of employment without being at risk of a constructive dismissal claim. As this relates to salary, an employee’s pay is undoubtedly a fundamental term. If pay is reduced or altered significantly, an employee may...
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