Authority of an Employment Standards Officer (Ontario)
If an employee feels that they have been wronged according to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), they may report this to the Ministry of Labour (MOL). Ensuring an investigation, the …
Failure to investigate alleged misconduct can be costly
It is not uncommon for employers to fire first and ask questions later, especially in instances of alleged employee misconduct. Stelcrete Industries Ltd., a rebar assembly plant in Welland, Ontario …
How to Handle Violence at Work
Conflicts between employees are inevitable and if left unresolved they can often create a negative work environment and affect productivity levels. In these scenarios, unfortunately, violence at work may arise. …
Ferry Captain’s “Red Herrings” Won’t Save His Job
In 2006, BC Ferry, The Queen of the North went south after veering off course and crashing into Gill Island at full speed. In total, 99 passengers were rescued and two were considered dead.