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Hitting the ‘Sweet Spot’ – Some Tips on Preparing Fair Severance Packages
Preparing a severance package should be approached strategically, with a proper understanding of the potential risks and options available.
The Right to Remember
In early November, Ontario’s Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism introduced Bill 38, the Remembrance Week Amendment Act, 2021.
More Proposed Changes to Employment Laws
If Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 is passed into legislation, then the following proposed changes will become law.
COVID-19: Getting Back to Business (Again) – FAQ
We wanted to offer a guide to some of the most common issues that we have been asked about in recent weeks about returning to the office.
Is Mandatory Vaccination Now The Norm?
Employers are in a difficult situation, trying to provide a safe work environment without trampling on individual rights.
To Disconnect, or Not to Disconnect – That is the Question
As work from home becomes an indefinite reality for many workers across the globe, various governments are considering whether to implement the right to disconnect.
When COVID-19 Stopped Time: Limitation Periods Extended for 6 Months
Well, when it comes to the period of time you can take to bring a lawsuit (referred to as the limitation period), COVID-19 literally stopped time for around six months.
Paid Sick Leave: What You Should Know (Part 2)
Eligible employees are entitled to up to three days of paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for absences from work related to COVID-19.
The Risk of Long-Term Remote Work Arrangements
Can you insist that employees return to the workplace? What if they have moved far away, assuming they would be able to continue working remotely? As is often the case, the answer is “it depends”. But in this scenario, the answer may change as time goes on.
Paid Sick Leave: What You Need to Know
As you may already know by now, Ontario recently introduced paid sick leave for employees in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.