Negative comments or social media posts can have a significant impact on a person’s career path, and understanding how to protect yourself is critical, Toronto employment lawyer Amelia Phillips tells AdvocateDaily.com. “We’re starting…
Google Ordered to Remove Offensive Search Results
Recently, I successfully secured an injunction against Google for the de-indexing of search results that came up when our client’s name was searched online. The problem, in particular, was that…
Privacy Commissioner: search engines have a duty to protect online reputations
In my practice, I’ve consulted with, and represented, individuals and corporations who have had inaccurate and, sometimes, hateful statements written about them online. In a recent case, those statements became…
Substituted Service and Social Media
By David Master
Over the last 10 years, social media has woven itself into the fabric of society and its effect on employment law cannot be ignored. Within the world of HR, social…
Mechanic Hits "Pothole" When Tweets for Pot
On Monday, An employee of Mr. Lube tweeted: “Any dealers in Vaughan wanna make a 20sac chop? Come to Keele/Langstaff Mr. Lube, need a spliff or two to help me…
680 News Toronto: Natalie on the challenges of today’s workplace
Natalie recently spoke with James Munroe on 680 News about some of the current challenges that face employees and employers. Listen to Natalie’s valuable employer and employee tips on terminations…