Jeffrey M. Andrew

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Not taking workplace harassment claims seriously can be costly

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Allegations of workplace harassment can have far-reaching implications and require careful attention by the employer, the alleged victim and the subject of the complaint, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “These things are serious,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) […]

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How to meet the challenges of unionizing a workplace

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By LegalMatters Staff • Unionizing a workplace can have its benefits but it’s important to follow the proper procedures to ensure success, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Whether the workforce is big or small, the first decision to be made is whether to join an existing union or strike out alone, says Andrew, co-managing

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Belonging to a union provides workers with ‘more clout’

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By LegalMatters Staff • Being unionized can have a big impact on job satisfaction, providing benefits that come with strength in numbers, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “The chief benefit of being unionized is this thing called collective bargaining, which means you are basically represented by a union and you and your fellow

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Unions provide essential protection during difficult times

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By LegalMatters Staff • Recent events demonstrate the effectiveness and necessity of organized labour despite criticism from some, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. He says several unions have found themselves in the media spotlight lately and have navigated through some difficult times while continuing to make strides for their members and earning the

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Dealing with the employment fallout from coronavirus shutdowns

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By LegalMatters Staff • The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented change, uncertainty and questions requiring informed answers, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, co-managing partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, says the unparalleled fallout resulting from the coronavirus has left workers concerned for the future and now is not the time to be afraid

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