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Health and Safety: Update on Naloxone Kit Requirement for Employers in Ontario

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.
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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.
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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.
Should You Lie to Your Boss About How “Remote” You Really Are?

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.
Benke v Loblaw: Unpaid Leave for Refusing to Follow Mask Policy Was Not a Constructive Dismissal

Benke v Loblaw: Unpaid Leave for Refusing to Follow Mask Policy Was Not a Constructive Dismissal

Nadia Zaman discusses Benke v Loblaw Companies Limited, in which the court found that placing an employee on an unpaid leave, after they refused to follow the company's mask policy, did not constitute constructive dismissal.
End of Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

The End of Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

On July 30, 2022, employees and employers alike will need to make decisions on the status of their employment relationships.
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Does a Mandatory Retirement Age Exist in Canada?

Whether it is a result of a reorganization or streamlining, we frequently see individuals of an advanced age being dismissed without cause.
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Language Laws and Quebec Workplaces

Every few years we see an evolution of the French language laws in Quebec. Bill 96 is the latest example employers need to know.
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Pet-Friendly Offices: What Employers Need to Know

While there are many benefits to allowing employees to bring their pets to work, there are also many issues that employers need to watch out for.
Employers: Are you Prepared for an Incident of Workplace Violence in your Workplace?

Employers: Are you Prepared for an Incident of Workplace Violence in your Workplace?

What if Will Smith and Chris Rock were your employees? Are you prepared for an incident of workplace violence?