Gail Galea (“Gail”) began her career at Wal-Mart in 2002. Hailed as a “rising star”, and one of the mega-corporation’s MVP’s, it wasn’t long before she was known for her…
Conference Board of Canada’s Risk Watch: #MeToo/Time’s Up – The Weinstein Effect in Canada
Natalie authors an article for the Conference Board of Canada’s Spring 2018 issue of Risk Watch on the effect of the #MeToo movement on Canadian workplaces. Read more.
The Escalating Reasonable Notice Period: What does it mean for Employers, and who are these “Exceptional” Employees?
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has released yet another decision with respect to the reasonable notice period, and what it seems to suggest is a trend in escalating awards…
The Evolution of Human Rights Damage Awards: Tribunals vs. Courts
The Ontario Human Rights Code was amended in 2008 to include s. 46.1 allowing courts to award damages for violations of the Code in wrongful dismissal cases. However, to date,…
Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Domestic and sexual violence leave is now a job protected leave of absence in the workplace. Here are some things that employers can do to support employees who are victims…