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Designing & Implementing Compliant Workplace Policies & Procedures
Introduction Employment policies are not a novel concept. Companies of varying sizes have used them for years because effective policies work well. The purpose of
Criminal Negligence – Who is Responsible?
In September 2010, a Quebec Court found Mr. Pasquale Scrocca, a landscape contractor, guilty of criminal negligence causing death in accordance with amendments to the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Beginning on January 1, 2012, businesses in Ontario employing at least one employee and providing goods or services directly to the public or to another
Discrimination in Employment Related to Criminal Records The Jurisdiction of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The Human Rights Code (the “Code”) in Ontario prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of a person’s “record of offences” as defined in section
How to Implement and Enforce Effective Employment Policies
INTRODUCTION Employment policies can contribute to a positive work environment and a productive workplace. They are an essential management tool which enjoy a long history
Disability Management and Frustration of the Employment Contract
Employers involved in managing the disability of an employee whose absence from work due to illness creates an ongoing inability to perform their job will
Addressing Workplace Violence and Harassment: A Guide to Bill 168
The incidents of violence and harassment in Canadian workplaces are more prevalent than some may believe. According to a 2004 Statistics Canada survey: 17% of
Recovering damages from negligent employees
Where an unskilled labourer causes losses to her employer through negligence, the employer is unlikely to recover any damages from that employee if her actions
Employers should consider not participating in certain employment hearings
Issue Estoppel and Abuse of Process in the Employment Context Employers need to understand that there are a number of legal rules that deal with