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Divisional Court Clarifies Test for a Poisonous Work Environment
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Published on January 16, 2015 |
When employees allege harassment in human rights complaints, they often refer to the creation of a “poisoned work environment.” A recent decision from Ontario’s Divisional Court helpfully demonstrates that something more than one or two discrete incidents is usually required to support such a finding.
New Year’s Hangover: The Curious Case of the 27 Paycheque Year
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Published on January 07, 2015 |
2015 brings with it a payroll oddity that only arises once every 13 years: 27 bi-weekly payroll periods.
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