Safety

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

Two recent cases in Ontario highlight risks for employers when employees misbehave on the front lines

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

B.C. worker fired after criminal charges from off-duty incident

'Such conduct has a direct and obvious link to the nature of the work and the reputation of the employer'

B.C. worker fired after criminal charges from off-duty incident

Probationary worker fired for lack of fit, claims reprisal for health and safety concerns

'They're a disgruntled employee who perceives they've been mistreated, but allegations have to be supported'

Probationary worker fired for lack of fit, claims reprisal for health and safety concerns

Nova Scotia increases paid domestic violence leave

'We are helping employees seek the support they need without the added concern of lost income'

Nova Scotia increases paid domestic violence leave

Federal board reinstates DND worker fired for criminal convictions

'The employer has to establish that whatever the worker did outside of work somehow negatively impacts his work'

Federal board reinstates DND worker fired for criminal convictions

Modern day slavery?

UN report criticizes Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Modern day slavery?