A Guide for Employers during COVID-19
This free guide sets out the key employment law issues to consider, as well as the government’s financial relief options to explore, to get through this ongoing pandemic. (Last Updated December 10, 2021)
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When workplace complaints arise, your first reaction can create legal risk. Ontario employers have a duty to investigate allegations of harassment, violence, discrimination, and misconduct in a fair and appropriate way. Learn why early decisions matter and when an independent workplace investigator may be the right choice.
Ontario employers with 25 or more employees must have a written electronic monitoring policy, even if no monitoring occurs. Learn what the ESA requires, where employers face legal risk, and how a clear, transparent policy can help balance compliance, privacy expectations, and business needs.
How far does an employer’s duty to accommodate really go? A recent HRTO decision confirms that the law requires reasonable accommodation, not perfect accommodation. This case offers practical guidance on accommodation requests, mental health disabilities, and why emotional discomfort alone may not establish discrimination.
