As of October 11, 2022, the ESA requires Ontario employers with 25+ employees to have a written policy on electronic monitoring. But before the policy writing begins, this blog will address four frequently-asked questions.
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Why #Caution Should Be Trending: Employer Social Media Blunders to Avoid
We have all seen the headlines reporting on employees having said or posted something on social media which is highly inappropriate resulting in discipline or termination of their employment. However, employees are not the only ones engaging in inappropriate use of social media. Employers can very easily fall into that trap as well.
Back to the Future – When looking at technological advancements in the workplace, are we seeing history repeat itself?
When it comes to technological advancements in the workplace are we seeing history repeat itself? In her new blog, Cynthia Ingram notes some similarities and differences when we look back and to the future.
Writing The Right-To-Disconnect Policy Right
What is the “right to disconnect”? It’s a misnomer, actually, when it comes to Ontario’s new ESA requirement for a disconnecting-from-work policy. This blog summarizes three basic approaches to writing the disconnecting-from-work policy with helpful tips and strategies, to help employers write the right kind of policy for their workplace.
Mandatory-ish: Vaccination Policies Are Not All Created Equal
Over the last few weeks, many large Canadian employers have announced “mandatory vaccination policies”. But as you dig into the details of those policies, you will find that the term “mandatory” has been used liberally. So are these policies really mandatory?
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are - Employer Return-to-Work Considerations in the Post COVID-19 Era (Part 2 of 4)
In this second part of our COVID-19 return to work series, we discuss best practices for employers in addressing the health and safety considerations related to the post-COVID-19 workplace.
Maternity and Parental Leave Policies: To Top Up, or to Tap Out? That is the Question…
What should employees expect when they’re expecting? Patrizia discusses whether it is discriminatory for employers to provide enhanced maternity leave benefits to female employees only.
There’s a Tidal Shift Happening in Human Rights – Part 2. Are Employers Ready for Bill 164?
If passed, Bill 164 would result in amending the Code to include the following as prohibited grounds of discrimination: social condition, police records, genetic characteristics and immigration status. What does this mean for employers?
There’s a Tidal Shift Happening in Human Rights – Part 1. Are Employers Ready?
There are changes brewing in human rights law, particularly in Ontario. A recent decision on age discrimination and benefit coverage may require significant amendments to employer benefit plans and resulting costs to employers...