Author Profile: Cameron Hilker
Failure to get vaccinated can lead to the frustration of an employment contract
4/17/2023
Despite it being more than three years after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, courts are still deciding how COVID-19 affects employment law. My co...
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The Ontario Court of Appeal Reminds Employers of The Importance of Updating Employment Contracts
4/12/2023Earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Celestini v. Shoplogix Inc., 2023 ONCA 131. In that case, the Court of Appeal uphel...
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Pranks In The Workplace
3/30/2023April 1st, also known as “April Fools’ Day,” falls on a Saturday this year. This means that there will likely be fewer “pranks” in the workplace....
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Employers must protect employees from domestic violence in the workplace
3/23/2023Domestic 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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