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Stress Leave in Ontario: What You Need to Know

Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000(the ESA) gives employees the right to take up to 3 days of unpaid sick leave in a calendar year … See more

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Mental Health in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities

WebThe Canadian Mental Health Association suggests the creation of a Healthy Workplace Committee in each workplace to implement a healthy workplace plan that reflects staff …

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Vaccination Policies and Your Workplace: Critical Considerations!

WebOn August 20, 2021, the Toronto Medical Officer of Health “recommended” that all local employers institute a workplace vaccination policy. Given the language in Regulation …

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Is Your Workload Impacting Your Mental Health or Well-Being

WebUnfortunately, if your mental health or well-being is compromised – regardless of the cause – it can take a toll on your performance at work. And, it is not just in your employer’s best …

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Can Employees be Required to Vaccinate

WebOccupational Health and Safety Act (Section 25 (2) (h)) Case Law. Because there is no case law on the topic of mandatory COVID vaccination, we have to look at comparative case law instead. The comparative cases that can be examined in this case involve drug testing, COVID-19 testing, and flu vaccine.

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Employer's Guide to Return to Work

WebRon Minken, Founder & Managing Lawyer, Aneesha Lewis, Employment Lawyer and leading Psychologist, Dr. Joseph Garber cover mental health aspects of return to work …

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3 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health at Work

WebAccording to the Canadian Mental Health Association about 50% of the population will experience a mental health issue by age 40 and in any given year, approximately 20% …

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Naloxone in the Workplace: A Vital Tool for Employee Safety in …

WebBy doing so, employers can create a safer work environment and be better prepared to respond to opioid-related emergencies promptly. For expert guidance on the …

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Frustration of Contract

WebThe onus rests on the employer to establish that the contract of employment has been frustrated. If the contract is frustrated, that employee’s notice entitlement is …

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Policy Prevents Discrimination against Mental Health Disabilities …

WebPeople living in Ontario with mental health disabilities and addictions are protected against discrimination and harassment by the Ontario Human Rights Code (the …

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Updated Guide to Sick Leave

Webthe employee visited a doctor or health care practitioner or stayed home (which could likely be the case if an employee has the common cold or flu). An employer can ask for …

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What will the workplace look like in 2021

WebGreater emphasis on mental health. If any year was the year to focus on mental health, it was 2020. But without being able to see employees and talk to them face-to-face on a …

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Employers Liable for Vaccination Injury – A Sign of Things to Come

WebThis ruling, made on January 15, 2024, underscores a critical issue: the liability of employers for vaccination injuries when the vaccination is a condition of employment. This Tribunal …

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Bill 168: New Duties for Workplace Violence and Harassment

WebBill 168: Employer Responsibilities involving Workplace Violence and Harassment. The Ontario Government has proposed Bill 168 which, if passed, will require employers to …

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Employer's Guide to Sick Leave

WebDOWNLOAD our Employer’s Guide to Sick Leave. Minken Employment Lawyers are here to assist you. For more information please contact us at 905-477-7011 or …

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Alberta’s New Health and Safety Ticketing and Administrative …

WebAlberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation will implement a new system for workplace safety penalties, including issuing fines to workers who put the …

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Bill 168 – Ontario’s Law on Workplace Violence and Harassment

WebBill 168 is an amendment to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). It came into force on June 15, 2010 and aims to protect workers from violence and …

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Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers Program: Ontario to reward …

WebOn November 22, 2019, the government of Ontario introduced Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers, a voluntary program that recognizes Ontario employers who successfully …

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What is Workplace Violence and Harassment

WebEmployers in Ontario have a duty to keep their employees safe. This duty includes protecting workers as much as possible from violence and harassment in the workplace.. …

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WSIB Violates Human Rights Code

WebThe Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) recently decided that the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) failed to accommodate the needs of an …

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Cause Termination Upheld due to Undisclosed Disability

WebThe Employer accommodated the Employee for the disclosed disabilities as required by the Ontario Human Rights Code. One day, the Employee made violent threats in the …

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$1 Million Fine for Violating Occupational Health and Safety Act

WebFord Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. has been fined $1,000,000.00 by an Ontario court for two counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The first …

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