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- Your AI Isn’t the Expert. You Are.
AI TOOLS REQUIRE EXPERT OVERSIGHT TO AVOID LEGAL RISKAI as a tool contributes to faster and more efficient outcomes. It finds, writes, compiles and generates documents and images based on your prompts. But that is key – your prompt.Think of your prompt as an instruction. The more expertise you have, … Read more »
- Why Every Employer Now Needs an AI Policy (Even If You Think You Don’t Use AI)
Even if your company hasn’t formally adopted AI yet, you still need an AI policy. This is true even if your company doesn’t allow employees to use AI or if it isn’t planning on purchasing any AI tools. The reality is, if you employ people, AI is already present in your workplace. The only question … Read more »
- Psychological Safety and Employer Liability in Ontario: What You Need to Know
Psychological safety has evolved from an HR buzzword into a recognized area of legal risk. In Ontario, employers are increasingly expected not only to prevent physical injuries but also to take reasonable steps to protect workers from psychological harm. Mental health in the workplace is not an issu … Read more »
- What Is Constructive Dismissal, and How Do You Run Your Business Without Triggering It
Constructive dismissal arises when an employer makes a significant change to an employee’s terms of employment without their consent. Even where the employee hasn’t been expressly terminated, the law may treat the change as a termination if it fundamentally alters the employment relationship. Common … Read more »
- The Legal Risks of Dismissing Workplace Complaints Too Quickly
You are an employer in Ontario. An employee has raised concerns about a colleague’s behaviour. Whether the allegations could amount to workplace harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, or other inappropriate conduct, your response matters.It’s natural to have an immediate reaction. Pay atten … Read more »