March 2016 – Williams HR Law

In Employment Law, Occupational Health & Safety Posted March 30, 2016

YOU COULD GO TO JAIL – CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE CONSEQUENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VIOLATE WORKPLACE SAFETY DUTIES

When Vadim Kazenelson was sentenced to an unprecedented three and a half years in jail for his role in a construction site tragedy, employers across Ontario collectively took notice.

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In Employment Law, Human Rights Posted March 24, 2016

THE GHOMESHI TRIAL AND THE CHALLENGES OF RESTORING A WORKPLACE STILL IN CRISIS

Since the start of Jian Ghomeshi’s sexual assault trial last month, Canadians have been captivated by news reports detailing the former CBC host’s personal life and behaviour.

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In Employment Law, Human Rights Posted March 18, 2016

WHAT BILL 132, THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT ACTION PLAN, MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS

Jian Ghomeshi. Bill Cosby. Liberal MPs Scott Andrews and Massimo Pacetti. We have seen shocking allegations of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace over the past year. Perhaps the one [...]

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In Employment Law, Human Rights Posted March 8, 2016

DOES EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIRE A SPECIFIC CUP SIZE? ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RELEASES NEW POLICY ON SEXUALIZED DRESS CODES

For anyone who’s dined at one of many of Canada’s popular chain restaurants or bars over the past decade, the employee uniform is familiar. It typically involves female servers sporting revealing [...]

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