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You Have and ESA Inspector at the Door!
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Published on July 29, 2011 |
Don’t miss our comprehensive, half-day training seminar at the Sheraton Toronto Airport on Thursday, September 22.
employment law, employment standards
Multiple Notice Extensions Invalidated Notice of Termination
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Published on July 19, 2011 |
Over a period of five months, Crown Metal Packaging Canada LP provided Mr. Di Tomaso with five notices of termination, containing four extended termination dates. Each notice was provided only days before the termination of the notice period in each respective notice.
employment law, employment standards
New U.S. Labour Department Initiatives to Increase Compliance with Employment Standards
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Published on June 15, 2010 |
The U.S. Labour Department has recently commenced an initiative to require employers to prepare and adopt compliance plans to ensure they do not violate wage, job safety and equal employment laws. The announcement was accompanied by an expression of the desire by Labour Secretary Seth Harris that his department foster a “culture of compliance” among employers, as opposed to a complaint-driven system in which the employers are “caught” not complying. The intent is for employers to prepare written plans designed to prevent violations of workplace laws, including plans to address safety hazards in the workplace.
employment law, employment standards
Court Certifies Overtime Class Action
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Published on March 10, 2010 |
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that representative plaintiff Cindy Fulakwa can proceed with her class action against Scotiabank on behalf of a class of more than 5,000 sales staff who worked in retail branches of Scotiabank from 2000 to the present.
class actions, employment law, employment standards
Employee Entitled to Package Given by Mistake
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Published on June 29, 2009 |
In a case that can only be described as a cautionary tale, an employer was ordered to pay 5 months pay in lieu of notice to an employee to whom it had intended to pay only 3 weeks ESA termination pay. This case should serve as a reminder to employers to carefully review termination letters before they go to employees.
Ministry Announces Safety Blitz Aimed at Young Workers
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Published on May 28, 2009 |
A new month, a new blitz! In keeping with its practice of conducting new health and safety “blitzes” every month, the Ministry of Labour has announced that its inspectors will be focussing on the protection of young and new workers during the month of June.

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