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Controversial Christmas party decision sent back for new trial by Court of Appeal
December 1, 2002
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, while giving some comfort to employers, is nevertheless a timely reminder of the risks associated with
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Where there’s smoke, there’s liability
December 1, 2002
Exposure to second hand cigarette smoke is now a recognized workplace hazard in Ontario. Recently the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) granted benefits
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The duty to accommodate after Meiorin and Grismer
December 1, 2002
How far must an employer go to meet its duty to accommodate a disabled employee? When is the threshold of undue hardship reached? While there
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Federal human rights body issues alcohol and drug testing policy
October 1, 2002
On July 10, 2002, the Canadian Human Rights Commission issued a new policy on drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. Under this policy, the
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Amendments to Employment Standards Act introduced by government
October 1, 2002
On September 25, 2002, the provincial government introduced Bill 179, the Government Efficiency Act, 2002. The Bill amends the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997,
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board releases new mental stress policy
October 1, 2002
On May 10, 2002, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board issued a revised policy on traumatic mental stress. The policy reflects revisions made following a
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