This primer will show you pro insights and tips that you might have missed otherwise. If you want to learn more about wrongful dismissal but don't have a lot of time, this high-level summary is for you. An article from our Canadian Contributor . Employment relationships are a vital aspect of the Canadian economy, providing financial stability and contributing to overall economic growth. Unfortunately, these relationships don't always work out and employees may face wrongful dismissal . Wrongful termination can be a challenging experience, especially if the employee feels they were unfairly terminated . In Ontario, employees who have been wrongfully dismissed can take their case to court. This article explores seven simple tips that can help you win a wrongful dismissal trial in Ontario. To increase your chances of winning a wrongful dismissal trial, it is crucial to understand the relevant Ontario employment law and how it applies to your case. This includes the legal ...

In this day and age, it's assumed that LGBTQ+ employees in Canada have the same rights as every other person in the workplace. While there are laws that enshrine equality, they're not always upheld in the same way. As an LGBTQ+ person, you should know your rights in order to get the same treatment in your job. Here's what you need to know. An article from our American Contributor . LGBTQ+ Rights In The Modern Workplace In today's age, are LGBTQ+ workers treated equally? While the situation has improved a lot in recent years, it still isn't perfect. A recent online survey has seen that there is still some discrimination, and that hinders your work and productivity in your industry. For example, around three in ten respondents said they were reluctant to come out at work, as they were concerned about negative consequences. These include exclusion, harassment, and stopping their chances at advancement. Another study looked at CEOs in Canadian workplaces, as th...

You can’t choose your neighbours and sadly neighbour disputes can become a very real thing that impacts your mental health and well being. We all want to avoid conflict and a legal battle if you can , but sometimes you need to take further steps in order to deal with the situation. This is especially the case if you work from home in the " new normal " era . You need a calm and tranquil environment in order to concentrate and be productive. ​A article from our United Kingdom Contributor . What Constitutes Verbal Abuse? The use of words to call names, bully, belittle, terrify, intimidate, or dominate another person is referred to as verbal abuse . Overt verbal abuse might involve yelling, screaming, or cursing . Such actions are attempts to obtain power, with the purpose of controlling and intimidating you into submission. Verbal Abuse is a form of harassment . What is Harassment? Harassment is a repeated and intentional act that can take many forms including: Der...

Verbal abuse is more common than you'd think in the workplace. In fact, around 42% of employees in the US have reported they've been the victim of workplace harassment , at one time or another. Are you aware that you can sue your workplace for verbal abuse under California law similar to the situation in Ontario ? Here's what you need to know. You may also want to click here to learn more about text harassment . ​A article from our American Contributor . What Constitutes Verbal Abuse? Firstly, you need to know what exactly verbal abuse is, in the workplace. “In essence, verbal abuse is negative comments, rumors, or gossip about a person's characteristics, that are directed either directly or indirectly at a person” says Barry Pierson, a business blogger at Write My X and 1 Day 2 Write . It also counts as verbal abuse when the person making the comments fails to, or refuses to, retract or apologize for those comments. What can verbal abuse look like? There a...

What is Religious Discrimination? Religious discrimination is a serious offence. Workplace discrimination includes discrimination due to a person's or spouse's religious beliefs. Religious discrimination may be in various forms, such as denied employment, promotion, accommodation at the workplace, harassment, or being fired from work. The reason is the beliefs and practices of a particular religion or lack of beliefs or practices of a certain religion. Discrimination in the workplace on religious grounds may also have serious financial consequences. As a result of being denied employment, promotion, or fired, people may depend more on their credit cards and other borrowing instruments to support their expenses. It can lead to an ongoing cycle of debt. In such situations, various , debt relief options , like debt consolidation, debt management plans, etc., can help you come out of debt. However, with continued discrimination in the workplace, the financial crisis may go on ...

In this post, we'll talk about Ontario cases , Court of Appeal and Supreme Court decisions as to when will Ontario’s Presumptive Labour Jurisdiction be Displaced by Federal Labour law pursuant to the doctrine of derivative jurisdiction . Continue reading to learn more. 1. Introduction In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act governs non- union workers and the Labour Relations Act governs union workers. Employment Relationship in Ontario are also governed by numerous other Ontario employment law and labour relations related acts such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act , the Human Rights Code , and Ontario Common Law jurisprudence. In contrast, federally regulated businesses are governed by the Canada Labour Code , the Canadian Human Rights Act , and Federal Common Law doctrines. Click here to see the list of federally regulated business and a brief explanation of the Canada Labour Code . There are several significant differences between the two sets of labo...