Employment IN ONTARIO Employment law is a very broad area of law that governs all aspects of working life for employers and employees. It includes laws that cover the integral aspects of the employment relationship that are normally covered in the employment agreement/contract such as wages, overtime pay, hours of work, termination pay, leaves of …
A decision was recently released from the Ontario Court of Appeal which affirmed the trial judge’s finding of just cause dismissal for a manager of an elevator company who slapped a female subordinate’s buttocks at the workplace. The Facts The appellant was an operations manager who had 30 years of service in his role at …
Employers have a legal obligation to modify workplace rules, policies, or practices in a manner that promotes respect and dignity for employees with disabilities. This obligation arises out of human rights legislation that fosters inclusivity and full participation in the labour market by protecting individuals from adverse treatment because of personal characteristics under s. 5(1) of the Ontario …
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