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Date and time: November 26, 2019

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August 29, 2018 by Adrian Miedema in Uncategorized

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“Communications and conduct” of employer’s lawyer regarding sexual harassment investigation were not privileged, could be referred to in Claim, court decides

Over the objections of a company’s employment lawyer, an Ontario court has permitted an employee to refer, in her Statement of Claim for constructive dismissal and bad faith, to the “communications and conduct” of the company’s lawyer in respect of a sexual harassment investigation.

The employee made sexual harassment and bullying

March 20, 2013 by Adrian Miedema in Criminal Offences by Employees, English, Ontario

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Employee Jailed for Accepting Bribe

An employee of a drive test centre has been jailed for accepting a bribe from a driving instructor, who has […]

November 15, 2012 by Adrian Miedema in English, Ontario, Pensions and Benefits, Wrongful Dismissal

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Terminated Employee who signed Release Still Entitled to Accumulated Sick Leave Benefits

Employers are often concerned about whether terminated employees can claim entitlement to accumulated sick leave credits. This case shows how […]

November 07, 2012 by Adrian Miedema in English, Human Rights, Ontario

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Employee with “Anger Management Issues” was not Disabled

A police officer who “suffered from bad temper and anger management problems” but said he was able to perform his […]

October 16, 2012 by Adrian Miedema in Employment Standards, English, Executive Compensation, Ontario

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Terminated Employee Entitled to Profit Sharing Bonus Declared After Termination but During Employment Standards Notice Period

Employers often assert that a terminated employee is not entitled to a bonus for the termination year. A decision of […]

October 02, 2012 by Adrian Miedema in Employment Standards, English, Ontario

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“Holder of a Religious Office” Exemption under Ontario ESA Interpreted

The Ontario Employment Standards Act excludes from its protection holders of a “religious office”. The Ontario Labour Relations Board has […]

September 03, 2012 by Adrian Miedema in English, Occupational Health and Safety, Ontario

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“The Next Element to Attack is Fire”: Employee Properly Dismissed for Threatening / Intimidating Statement

This article originally appeared on www.occupationalhealthandsafetylaw.com. An Ontario arbitrator has upheld the discharge of a “modern day prophet” who stated, “the […]

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Employer alert: Ontario issues “stay-at-home” order and new restrictions on businesses

Ontario employers now legally required to screen employees coming to work – using the government’s “Screening Tool”