Employment/Labour

Important to know how background checks work, when they can be used

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Background checks are sometimes part of the hiring process, which is why it is incumbent on employers and employees to make the effort to understand exactly what they entail and how they should be used, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “What should be noted is that some people […]

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Think twice before taking a marching band to work to quit a job you hate

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Suddenly quitting that job you loathe in a pique of anger may feel satisfying at the time but it could come with unexpected consequences, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “If you are suddenly going to tell your boss to take your job and shove it, you should be

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Canada Labour Code changes provide ‘much-needed updates’

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code (CLC) offer guidance to employers and needed benefits and protections for workers, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., says the federal government announced several changes to the CLC in the past year, many to take effect throughout 2024. Under the new

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When cost of living spikes, workers expect more from employers

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
Partner at Cavalluzzo LLP
(416) 964-5895
jandrew@cavalluzzo.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Inflation could continue to have an impact on labour relations in the coming year as workers look to play catch up with their eroding purchasing power, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP, points to a report published by RBC Economics that states more time is lost

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Giving a moose a ride in company vehicle costs a worker his job

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A man who gave a moose a ride in the cab of his company pickup truck in contravention of corporate policy should probably have expected to get fired, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. However, there are legal nuances every employer should consider before deciding to terminate any employment relationship,

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Proposals to update the Workers Act offer minor victories

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Stephen J. Moreau
Stephen J. Moreau
Partner at Cavalluzzo LLP
(416) 964-5541
smoreau@cavalluzzo.com
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The Ontario government recently introduced Bill 194, which proposes amendments to the Working for Workers Act that was first adopted as law in 2021 and will amend various aspects of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA). As with the previous versions, the planned amendments offer marginal advancements in workplace rights. While the government claims it

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‘Devil will be in the details’ with proposed workplace amendments

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
Partner at Cavalluzzo LLP
(416) 964-5895
jandrew@cavalluzzo.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Ontario government’s plan to expand the Working for Workers Act (WWA) includes changes that have tangible benefits for a broad range of employees, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “The devil will be in the details,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “In employment law, things tend to move slowly.

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Weighing the pros and cons of banning non-disclosure agreements

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A ban on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment, misconduct or violence may be well-intentioned but requires careful and deliberate consideration, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “It really is a nuanced issue. As someone who does a fair amount of work for victims

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Anti-scab legislation ‘another percolating employment issue’

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Jeffrey M. Andrew
Jeffrey M. Andrew
Partner at Cavalluzzo LLP
(416) 964-5895
jandrew@cavalluzzo.com
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With a renewed focus on anti-replacement worker legislation at the federal and provincial level it is important to consider what it could ultimately mean to companies and their workers, says Toronto employment lawyer Jeffrey M. Andrew. “It is another percolating employment issue,” says Andrew, a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP. “We are

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Understanding managers’ and supervisors’ right to overtime

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Ellen Low
Ellen Low
Principal at Ellen Low & Co.
(416) 915-3111
info@torontohrlaw.com
Ellen Low
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Managers and supervisors are typically not entitled to overtime pay under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) “if the work they do is managerial or supervisory,” but there is more to the analysis than people realize, ​​says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. “Just because somebody says you are a manager doesn’t necessarily mean that

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