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Work Environment and Policies

Can my employer tell me when to take vacation?

December 17, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Employees are often surprised to learn that employers can dictate when they take their vacation time.  This often comes up when employees have large vacation balances that have not been used up prior to the end of a vacation calendar year.

Out of Sight Should Not Mean Out of Mind for Employees on Sick Leave

July 15, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Do not ignore employees on sick leave.  Find out our tips on properly handling an employee’s absence due to illness.

Navigating the 13 Leaves of Absence in Ontario

May 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Information on the various leaves available to Ontario employees.  Updated from original article.

New Employment Insurance Parental Leave Benefits Effective March 17, 2019

February 19, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Article explaining the new expanded EI parental leave benefits.

From Blue Monday to February Blues – 5 Tips to Stave off the Winter Blues

January 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

With Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign coming up on Jan 30, 2019, this article looks at ways we can beat the winter blues.

‘Tis the Season – Impairment in the Workplace

December 18, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

With the legalization of marijuana, article provides info on cannabis impairment and what to do if suspect co-worker is impaired.

Bill 47 Repeals Ontario’s New Labour Laws under Bill 148

October 23, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

A summary of Bill 47 which is set to repeal Bill 148’s sweeping labour law reforms in Ontario.

Steps to a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

October 15, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Canada has a National Standard for Psychologically Healthy Workplaces.  Find out what it is and the resources available to employers.

The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Employees Pre- and Post-Maternity Leave

July 19, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Tips on managing employees who are going off, or are already on, maternity/parental leave

What are Employer Obligations on Election Day?

June 05, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Ontario Election Day is coming up on June 7, 2018; this article sets out the obligations of employers in Ontario.