Fighting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Law
Why is Addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Crucial in the Legal Field? The legal world, which is supposed to be fair and just, may have a big problem: many women …
Sexual Harassment in Workplace: Rights & Obligations
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace? Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant issue and one that, unfortunately, continues to persist despite legislative protections that are in place. …
Deciphering Just Cause: Insights from a Landmark Case
What constitutes “just cause” in employment law? Just cause is widely known as the “capital punishment” of employment law, and it shows from the high threshold required to prove it. …
Sexual Harassment: Employer Challenges Claim of Worker
Is Just Cause the “Capital Punishment” of Employment Law? Just cause is widely known as the “capital punishment” of employment law, and it shows from the high threshold required to …
Ontario to Mandate Pay Transparency in Job Listings
Ontario is taking a significant step towards enhancing pay transparency in job listings, with new legislation on the horizon. The Ford government is preparing to introduce a bill that will …
Ontario’s Stand Against NDAs in Workplace Harassment
Ontario is taking a significant step toward addressing workplace sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence by considering the prohibition of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in such cases. The province’s Labour Minister, David …
Office Relationships: Recognizing Severity and Appropriate Responses
Office relationships are far from uncommon, however, with the rise of #metoo and the scrutiny this has placed on workplace relations, it is crucial Human Resources professionals are able to …
Five Questions to Ask When Hiring Employment Lawyers in Ontario
Finding the right employment law lawyers is important. When entrusting a professional to achieve the best and most cost-effective results, it is imperative to ascertain whether that individual is up …
#MeToo in the Workplace – Options to Fight Against Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement has attracted considerable attention to sexual harassment in the workplace, especially the power dynamics inherent when a superior makes an advance towards a junior employee. Workplace sexual …
Manner of Dismissal Matters: A Case of Sexual Harassment
The manner of dismissal may lead to significantly more costs in damages in any event, and, in particular as will be discussed here, when intersected with human rights issues. In …
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