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- Pushback or Defiance? When Workplace Disagreement Becomes Insubordination
Employees do not always agree with their managers. They may question a decision, recommend a different approach, challenge an unrealistic deadline, or express concern about how a workplace rule is being applied. In many organizations, respectful disagreement can improve decision-making and help iden … Read more »
- Recruitment Practices That Can Lead to Human Rights Complaints
Recruitment is often viewed as the first step in building a workplace relationship. For job applicants, however, it can also be the first point where discrimination occurs. In Ontario, human rights protections can apply to job postings, application screening, interviews, reference checks, and hiring … Read more »
- Addiction, Accommodation, and the Workplace: 10 Ontario Employee Rights to Know
Substance abuse and addiction issues can affect many aspects of employment, including attendance, performance, privacy, discipline, safety, and medical leave. In Ontario, addiction may be protected as a disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code. This means employees may have workplace rights wh … Read more »
- When Bonuses, Stock Options, and Severance Collide
Wrongful dismissal cases often focus on salary and the length of the reasonable notice period. However, for many employees, compensation is not limited to base pay. Bonuses, restricted stock units, share options, benefits, and other incentive-based compensation can make up a significant part of tota … Read more »