Author Profile: Cameron Hilker
Employers must protect employees from domestic violence in the workplace
3/23/2023
Domestic violence (also referred to as family violence) is an ongoing pattern of abusive or coercive behaviour used by the abuser to establish power and co...
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Ontario is trying to amend the mass layoff rules for remote workers
3/17/2023It may not seem like that long ago when many of us were working from home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, despite most provincially regulated worke...
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Employers can be forced to pay employees more than 24 months for pay in lieu of notice
3/3/2023When employees are terminated without just cause, they are entitled to some notice. An employer can limit the amount of notice an employee gets through an ...
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Employers need to address mental health in the workplace
3/1/2023In late September 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) created guidelines that call for more concrete ...
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Can an employee make secret recordings in the workplace?
2/21/2023There can be legitimate times when an employee will make a recording in a workplace. However, most legitimate workplace recordings are made with the consen...
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Provincially regulated employers in Ontario might need to have naloxone kits onsite
2/9/2023Provincially regulated employers in Ontario might need to have naloxone kits onsite On June 1st, 2023, “at-risk” provincially regulated employers will...
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The Importance of a Clear Social Media Policy
2/6/2023Social media is part of everyday life for many individuals. It is how many people connect, create their public image, and engage in a public discussion. Ho...
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New Employment Laws in 2023
1/20/2023A new year tends to bring new employment laws. This year, 2023, is no different. Therefore, the purpose of this blog is to explore some of the new employme...
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Employment law misinformation and disinformation
1/13/2023It can be easy to forget that an employment law relationship is also a legal relationship. It is common for both employers and employees to run into employ...
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Employers must not discriminate during the recruitment stage
1/10/2023Canadian workers are protected from discrimination during the entire hiring process. Though employers should use the recruitment stage to determine the bes...
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