Employers need to follow through with their own employment policies and guidelines

Ed Canning Jan 22, 2018

Diligent employers who create and circulate “policies and guidelines” for employees are to be applauded for good human resources management but cautioned about what they include in those policies.

Lying and Just Cause

Ed Canning Jan 08, 2018

Danny worked for 19 years in the sanitation department of a large Canadian city. One year he had perfect attendance and as a result received an award.

Changes to Employment Standards Act - January 1, 2018.

Ed Canning Dec 26, 2017

The Ontario provincial government is bestowing a belated Christmas gift as of January 1, 2018 which includes some significant changes to the Employment Standards Act. Whether it is a splendid gift or a lump of coal may depend on your perspective.

How long does an employer have to keep a job open for an employee on sick leave?

Ed Canning Dec 11, 2017

QUESTION: I have an employee that has been off ill for over 3.5 years. Unfortunately, there appears to be no prospect of him returning to work in the foreseeable future. Do I have to keep holding his position open for him? If I terminate the relationship do I owe him anything?

 

Suing because of a bad reference letter, probably not a good idea

Ed Canning Oct 30, 2017

FAQ's - Answered

Ed Canning Oct 16, 2017

Here are some FAQ's.

Doughnut Shop facing a 'hole' lot of trouble.

Ed Canning Sep 25, 2017

Doughnut shop facing "hole" lot of trouble.

Employment Law Changes - Consumers will pay the price.

Ed Canning May 29, 2017

After two years of study a report suggesting changes to the Employment Standards Act of Ontario has been released and it includes 173 recommendations.
 

Workplace sexual harassment not tolerated at companies of any size.

Ed Canning Apr 17, 2017

Fresh out of high school, at the age of 18, Rebecca landed a job selling cell phones at a small store.  Some days she worked alone. Other days the store owner would work with her and occasionally his wife would be there.
 

Employers should think twice before offering an alternative position instead of terminating an employee.

Ed Canning Apr 03, 2017

Most often when a workplace is being reorganized and a position eliminated, the person filling that role is simply terminated. Sometimes, however, there is a twist.