Upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Deadlines
Many of Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance deadlines have come and gone, and more are coming.
Discriminatory Dress Codes in Male-Dominated Industries
Discriminatory dress codes reinforce stereotypical and sexist notions about females, and can lead to discrimination in the workplace.
Back to School 2020: COVID-19 Edition
Many have gotten used to working from home, but if employers require their employees to return to work, they must do so unless they have no other viable childcare arrangement.
Back to Normal? COVID-19 and Return-to-work Issues
For months now, we have been trying to spread this message: although a lot of things have changed over the last few months, one thing that has not is that attending at work is not optional (see here, for example).…
Mandatory Masks: Guide to Navigating the New Bylaws
Municipalities across Ontario are enacting new bylaws regarding the use of masks in public locations. However, these new rules provide little guidance for business owners on how to regulate and enforce mask usage in their establishments.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Information for Dentists and Dental Practices
The purpose of this post is to try to address some of the main questions and concerns you may have as an employer in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions
UPDATED: March 20, 2020 UPDATED: April 6, 2020 Last week we provided some practical recommendations to employers who are dealing with employees returning from travel in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we will be taking a…
When does hiring the “right person” for the job lead to potential discrimination?
When companies overlook an over-qualified visible minority for one that’s the “right fit", it can lead to potential discrimination.
Body Art and Dress Codes: How Much Say Does an Employer Have?
Are employers allowed to ask employees to cover up visible tattoos while on the job? Generally speaking, employers are entitled to set the rules of the workplace. However, there must always be a balance between personal rights and legitimate business interests.
Can’t measure impairment, can’t manage safety risks, won’t hire medical cannabis user.
Employers are required to accommodate individuals to the point of “undue hardship”, where the need for accommodation relates to a ground protected by human rights legislation.
