Discrimination

What happens if there is coronavirus at work?

What happens if there is coronavirus at work?

The recent coronavirus spread have people concerned. What are an employee’s and employer’s obligations when it comes to potential hazards at the workplace?

Was Don Cherry's Termination Justified?

Was Don Cherry's Termination Justified?

Was Don Cherry’s termination right? If the termination was without cause, then yes. If the termination was with cause, then probably no. This blog discusses the factors that come into play for an employee in Cherry’s situation.

#BellLetsTalk, Human Rights, Mental Health, and Discrimination in the Workplace

#BellLetsTalk, Human Rights, Mental Health, and Discrimination in the Workplace

Today is Bell’s annual initiative, #BellLetsTalk, where Bell donates 5 cents for every text message, call, and tweet to raise mental health awareness and create a stigma-free Canada. As part of #BellLetsTalk, this blog describes how a workplace should deal with mental health

Can My Employer Terminate Me For Any Reason?

Can My Employer Terminate Me For Any Reason?

Yes if the reasons are not illegal, you are not in a union, and you are provincially regulated by the Ontario Employment Standards Act. In this blog I discuss the various job protections an employee may have.