No Shakes Please, We’re British: Determining Appropriate Conduct in the Workplace
While certain behaviours are clearly never acceptable in the workplace, there may be a new culprit on the no-no list: handshakes.
Hollywood in the Aftermath of the #MeToo Movement
It’s now 2019, and while Me Too is part of our vocabulary now, you may not hear it every day. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t still making news.
Pink Shirt Day
On this February 27, we at Rudner Law wear pink not only in solidarity with that young boy, but with everyone who feels bullied or oppressed just because they dare to be different.
2018 Year in Review: Sex, Drugs and…Termination Clauses?
While 2017 brought about sweeping changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, 2018...brought about sweeping changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000. While 2017 brought about employer panic and confusion over the legalization of cannabis, 2018... continued to do much the same. For yet another year, we were treated to several judicial assessments of the enforceability of termination clauses, and we continued to see the quantums of human rights and other damages increase. In a sense, everything old is new again.
Don’t Call It A Comeback: What happens when the #metoo accused resurface
This time last year, comedian Louis CK's career was on top of the world. He had several television production deals in the works, his live appearances could sell out practically any venue, and he was beginning to take on dramatic film work as well. Then, as the #metoo movement began to gain steam, CK admitted to the truth of numerous accuser's stories - that he had committed numerous acts of sexual misconduct and indecent exposure. CK's career success came to an instant halt.
How To Help Prevent Workplace Harassment After #MeToo
Since the Ghomeshi scandal a few years back, our office has seen the number of sexual harassment cases increase substantially. That number has only risen since Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement that followed it.
Allegations are not fact: Employers fail to investigate at their own peril
The #metoo movement should not change employers’ response to allegations of harassment: investigate before penalizing.
Workplace Romance
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and we will soon start to see flowers and other tokens of affection popping up in the workplace. This can be a joyful time filled with expressions of love, but it also causes employers to…
Year in Review: The most significant developments in Canadian employment law in 2017
We have done our best to identify the developments in 2017 that we think had, or will have, the most significant impact upon Canadian employment law. They are reviewed below, and as usual, we refuse to be limited to a “top 10” format.
Holidays in the Workplace
In one of my Canadian HR Law Blog post, I discussed the myriad of issues that can arise in the workplace during the upcoming holiday season. These include discrimination, drinking and driving, harassment, among other concerns. Generally speaking, holidays and…
