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COVID-19 Return To Work V.3 Top 10 Employee FAQS

Do you have a pre-existing medical condition (e.g. a major heart surgery done in years prior) that puts you at a greater risk for serious complications if exposed to COVID-19? If so, you … See more

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COVID-19: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

WEBThe Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) governs matters related to workplace health and safety in Ontario. COVID-19 has injected dramatic changes to working conditions. This blog will help employees understand OHSA, and more specifically, the provisions that allow you to refuse unsafe work.

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Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

WEBA Primer on IDEL Legislation. Wrongful Dismissal or Layoffs. In response to the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ontario government introduced Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”) legislation on June 1, 2020.

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Workplace Vaccinations: What Employees Should Know

WEBA: A vaccination policy must strike a balance between employee’s rights, the law and the health and safety of other employees in the workplace. If an employee works in a specialized occupation where they are required to be around vulnerable and/or immunocompromised individuals, a policy requiring vaccination may be legal.

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Facing a mental health crisis at work Toronto Disability …

WEBNo matter how much we love our job, there can come a time when an individual is undergoing a mental disability, such as tremendous stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, and medical leave is both necessary and recommended by a physician.. Prior to and in the wake of COVID-19, the mental health crisis has severely increased …

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Workplace Harassment Law Toronto Employment Lawyers

WEBIn September 2016, the Ontario government updated workplace harassment laws requiring all employers to investigate all complaints of harassment, resolve them and implement disciplinary actions, as necessary. The law protects you from harassment at every step of the employment process. This includes the recruiting period after you are hired and

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Toxic Workplace Culture The "Bell Effect" Employment …

WEBOn November 20, 2017, CBC News published an article that exposed allegations of this toxic workplace culture. A 20-year employee, Andrea Rizzo, described working conditions at the company’s Scarborough call centre as a “ non-stop nightmare ”. She claims managers put extreme pressure on employees to upsell customers to meet …

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Duty to Accommodate Leckers Law

WEBIn Canada, employers have a legal responsibility to accommodate the needs of disabled employees, up to the point of undue hardship. This duty is deeply rooted in provincial and federal human rights legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act. These laws play a vital role in ensuring fairness …

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Vacation Benefits

WEBIn addition to unpaid vacation time, all employees receive a minimum vacation pay of 4% of your base wage. This is true for seasonal, part time and temporary workers. Employees with 5+ years of service fare even better. They receive 6% vacation pay. Your pay slip should have this amount indicated on a separate line.

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Employee Mental Health Advocacy Toronto Lawyer

WEBIn Ontario, all employees are entitled to 8 unpaid days off for personal emergency leave (PEL). However, your employer may offer this as a paid leave, and you should consult your employee handbook or HR department for the details. Consider tapping into these entitlements right away because your health, mental or physical, should …

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COVID-19: Ontario Employee Sick Leave & Employment Law

WEBThe circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic remain new and untested, legally. However, the Ontario Human Rights Code may consider it a disability worthy of accommodation even after you have used up your sick leave entitlements. This accommodation could include extending protected unpaid leave to you if medically …

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Employee Resignation Best Practices in Ontario Leckers Law

WEBThe article goes on to list three things employers should do when facing an employee’s resignation: Congratulate them on their new opportunity; Throw them a goodbye party; and. Touch base with the recently departed employee somewhere around 30 to 60 days after their resignation. In Ontario, the most important thing an employer should do …

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Age Discrimination Toronto disability lawyers

WEBThe Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) governs the law for most employees in Ontario. When the government amended the OHRC in 2006, it added a provision that exempted employee benefits plans from age discrimination. Employers and insurers continue to recognize the age limits of 18 to 65 in such instances. These …

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Whistleblower Protection Laws In Canada

WEBCanadian government employees generally receive far greater protection against retaliation for whistleblowing, compared to those in the private sector. The Public Service Disclosure Protection Act shelters them, as do equivalent provincial legislation for Ontario public sector workers. For private sector workers, the Supreme Court of Canada …

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The Importance of Workplace Harassment Policies Lecker Law

WEBEmployers need well-defined policies that are readily accessible to staff to prevent workplace harassment, Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker tells Advocate Daily.. Lecker, principal of Lecker & Associates, says workplace harassment can result in fines and subject orders, such as apologizing and paying compensation. “We have three …

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10 Things Your Boss or Employer Cannot Do in Ontario

WEBHowever, in this article, we are going to address 10 things a boss or manager cannot do in Ontario. 1. Bully, harass or provide a threatening work environment. An employer has to ensure safety of those it employs. Specifically, it must provide a safe system of work, proper equipment and choose appropriate and competent people to …

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Matthew A. Fisher

WEBMatthew A. Fisher is a partner at Lecker & Associates and a leading employment lawyer in Toronto. He joined Lecker & Associates in 2008 where he continues to provide employment law services exclusively for employees. In 2016, he became a partner in the firm, joining Bram Lecker in leading the firm’s team of Toronto employment lawyers and support staff.

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Parent Employee Rights Toronto employment lawyers

WEBOntario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) governs the fundamental rights for most Ontario workers. This legislation also covers parent employee rights, specifically to address the matter of job security while you are off taking care of your new child. Your employer cannot penalize you for taking Pregnancy or Parental Leave.

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