In continuation of this blog series, here are some more notable cases over the last decade where employers and HR leaders can learn from to truly understand the cost of getting workplace investigations wrong. In case you missed the first part of this blog series, you can read it here. Doyle v Zochem Inc …
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The cost and time required to conduct a legally defensible workplace investigation can sometimes be a barrier for employers – but what is the cost of getting it wrong? This is the very question we will explore in this two part blog series by reviewing some real-life cases employers and HR leaders can learn from …
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The pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes in the workplace over the past 3 years. Changes in the way work is done, the way people interact, the work environment and the ever changing regulations that applied. After 3 years, the COVID-19 situation is finally easing, yet, employers continue to grapple with the HR challenges caused …
Workplace Assessments: The Lens to Improving Culture Post-Pandemic Read More »
So, the results are in, the investigation is now complete – but as an employer or HR leader, your work is not yet done. In fact, the real work to restore the workplace is just beginning. This is the final installment of our 3 part blog series on the steps and what to consider in …
In continuation from Part 1 of our blog series on how best to approach harassment complaints, we will now focus on stage 2 of the process as we examine how best to conduct a fair and thorough investigation, following a workplace complaint. Procedural fairness In every investigation, there are usually 2 or more sides …
Ensuring Fairness and Thoroughness in Harassment Investigations Read More »
One, don’t panic. Two, don’t pre-judge or make assumptions. Three, take it seriously. These days, allegations of “harassment” or “bullying” can make people tense up very quickly. Understandably so as reputations are at stake and missteps can be costly – like, in the landmark case of Boucher v. Walmart Canada Corp where the retailer was …
Over the past 2 years, remote work has transformed the way people work for good. According to a recent survey conducted by Robert Half and Amazon Canada, about 50% of workers would rather quit than return to the office full-time. The flexibility and the time saved in commuting for employees translated into working longer hours …
Is There Really a “Right” to Disconnect in Ontario? Read More »
Ontario is set to roll out it’s very own proof of vaccination system effective September 22, 2021 as announced by the government of Ontario on September 1, 2021. What exactly does this mean for businesses and employers alike? If your business is a workplace setting that is affected, are you and your employees prepared? This …
Ontario’s Vaccine Passport is Near – What Employers Need to Know Read More »
The proposed legislation (Bill C-14) on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) first announced back in late March has now been enacted as of April 11, 2020. Employers can now have some certainty on the eligibility criteria and what’s involved in accessing CEWS funds as we know it today. Here are some common questions to …
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – Key Facts for Employers Read More »