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Duty to Accommodate Leckers Law

WEBIn Canada, employers have a legal responsibility to accommodate the needs of disabled employees, up to the point of undue hardship. This duty is deeply rooted in provincial …

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Workplace Vaccinations: What Employees Should Know

WEBA: A vaccination policy must strike a balance between employee’s rights, the law and the health and safety of other employees in the workplace. If an employee works in a …

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Union Members, Employees and Employer Disability Plans

WEB3 – 6 Month Disability. Most Short-term disability (“STD”) plans available to both unionized and non-unionized employees are self-insured. That means while an Insurance …

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Workplace Harassment Law Toronto Employment Lawyers

WEBIn September 2016, the Ontario government updated workplace harassment laws requiring all employers to investigate all complaints of harassment, resolve them and implement …

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Pay Equity: Legislation Addressing the Gender Wage Gap

WEBOver 30 years ago, Ontario passed the Pay Equity Act. Despite it, and all the other legislation described above, the gender wage gap remains stubbornly persistent, stuck …

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Toxic Workplace Culture The "Bell Effect" Employment …

WEBOn November 20, 2017, CBC News published an article that exposed allegations of this toxic workplace culture. A 20-year employee, Andrea Rizzo, described working …

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COVID-19: Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

WEBThe Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) governs matters related to workplace health and safety in Ontario. COVID-19 has injected dramatic changes to working …

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COVID-19: Ontario Employee Sick Leave & Employment Law

WEBThe circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic remain new and untested, legally. However, the Ontario Human Rights Code may consider it a disability worthy of accommodation …

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Employee Mental Health Advocacy Toronto Lawyer

WEBIn Ontario, all employees are entitled to 8 unpaid days off for personal emergency leave (PEL). However, your employer may offer this as a paid leave, and you should consult …

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COVID-19 Return To Work V.3 Top 10 Employee FAQS

WEBAccordingly, on April 29, 2021, the Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Benefit came into effect, which provides eligible employees with up to three (3) non-consecutive days of …

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Bullying in the Workplace Toronto Employment Lawyers

WEBIn 2009, the Ontario government amended the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). It reinforces your right to a safe workplace by discouraging bullying, …

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Matthew A. Fisher

WEBMatthew A. Fisher is a partner at Lecker & Associates and a leading employment lawyer in Toronto. He joined Lecker & Associates in 2008 where he continues to provide …

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Parent Employee Rights Toronto employment lawyers

WEBOntario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) governs the fundamental rights for most Ontario workers. This legislation also covers parent employee rights, specifically to …

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Anxiety Disorder LTD Claims Denied Toronto Disability Lawyer

WEBCall 416.223.5391 or complete our contact form to book a consultation with our Toronto disability lawyers, which may be no charge. Chronic Pain and Disability Claim Denials. …

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10 Things Your Boss or Employer Cannot Do in Ontario

WEBHowever, in this article, we are going to address 10 things a boss or manager cannot do in Ontario. 1. Bully, harass or provide a threatening work environment. An employer has to …

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Filing a Claim With The Labour Board

WEBOne of them involves filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour, commonly referred to as the Labour Board. And the other process requires the services of an employment lawyer. …

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The Importance of Workplace Harassment Policies Lecker Law

WEBEmployers need well-defined policies that are readily accessible to staff to prevent workplace harassment, Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker tells Advocate Daily.. …

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Whistleblower Protection Laws In Canada

WEBCanadian government employees generally receive far greater protection against retaliation for whistleblowing, compared to those in the private sector. The Public Service …

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Age Discrimination Toronto disability lawyers

WEBThe Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) governs the law for most employees in Ontario. When the government amended the OHRC in 2006, it added a provision that …

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