Lights, Camera, Caution: Recording Interactions at Work
With cellphones in our pockets, it’s easy to record our day to day interactions. If you get into a situation at work, it might seem like a good idea to record a meeting with your boss or a coworker to help your case. However, Stuart encourages you to be very cautious before deciding to do this.
Update on Limitation Periods
The law surrounding limitation periods is not always straightforward, and it is best to retain a lawyer to deal with those issues.
Using technology to conduct virtual dismissals.
In this video update, Nadia talks about using technology to conduct virtual dismissals – like using Zoom to fire a worker who is remote, hybrid, or even on leave.
Health and Safety: Update on Naloxone Kit Requirement for Employers in Ontario
The government has published Regulation 559/22: Naloxone Kits under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Remedies for the Federally Regulated Employee
There are differences in the available remedies and the process for obtaining them for provincially or federally regulated employees.
Pivot, pivot, pivot! Without constructive dismissal.
How do you pivot and make changes in the workplace as an employer without attracting constructive dismissal claims?
Employment Law Updates from the Federal Sphere
There are two changes coming into effect in the near future at the Federal level which could impact employers.
Trying to bankrupt a company rather than pay a plaintiff the severance they seek.
Stuart has heard people say they’d rather bankrupt a company than pay a plaintiff the severance they’re seeking – but he usually takes this with a big grain of salt. However, in one Alberta case, this is exactly what the company tried.
Can I Be “Unfired”?
Can an employer dismiss an employee, then change its mind, unilaterally retract the dismissal, and require that the employee continue to work? The answer to this question is currently unfolding before the world in real time.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: To Update or Not to Update?
A recent decision confirms that employers should update their COVID-19 vaccination policies as the nature of the pandemic evolves with time.
What are an employee’s responsibilities under the duty to accommodate?
Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you’ve probably encountered an accommodation situation. Perhaps as an employee, you need some form of accommodation but are unsure as to how to proceed. In this video, Nadia outlines the concept of “duty to accommodate” and talks about an employee’s responsibilities under this duty.
Should You Lie to Your Boss About How “Remote” You Really Are?
There are some concerns that people should be aware of when thinking about moving to a different location but continuing to work remotely.
