December 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm by: Northern Exposure
By Hadiya Roderique
Last year we reported on a case where a Canadian employer was ordered to reinstate an employee who had tested positive for marijuana following a verbal altercation with his employer. Why? Because drug addiction is considered a disability in Canada. And individuals who suffer from addiction are protected from discrimination under human rights [...]
Posted in Employment Regulation, Human Rights, Privacy by: Northern Exposure
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December 21, 2009 at 9:00 pm by: Northern Exposure
By Derek Knoechel
In early 2008, the owner of a dental practice, having recently purchased the business, faced some difficult choices. Given what appeared to be a temporary downturn in revenues, the owners decided on a temporary layoff.
Posted in Canadian Economy and the Workplace, Employment Law, Employment Regulation, Termination, Termination and Dismissal by: Northern Exposure
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December 14, 2009 at 9:00 pm by: Northern Exposure
By Marc Ouellet and Louise Béchamp
Posted in Canada Supreme Court decisions, Union-Labor Relations by: Northern Exposure
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December 7, 2009 at 9:00 pm by: Northern Exposure
By Lyne Duhaime
An IBM employee from Quebec made headlines last month when her disability benefits were cut off by the insurance company after it saw pictures of her on Facebook. Despite being off work for depression, the employee had posted photos of herself on vacation at the beach and at a Chippendale’s show. When IBM’s [...]
Posted in Employment Law, Employment Regulation, Pre-Employment and Hiring, Privacy, Workplace Policies by: Northern Exposure
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