God, Homosexuality and the Legalities of Refusing Service

By David Brown For a country founded on principles of freedom, liberty and equality, the United States is having tremendous difficulty grappling with same-sex marriage...

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The Myth of a Happy Workplace

By David M. Brown As an employment lawyer, I regularly meet with people dealing with chronic work related stress. They often come in to my...

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Hydro One Had Every Right to Fire Sexist Soccer Fan

By David Brown Shawn Simoes, the embattled former Hydro One employee, had a really bad week. As a result of a barrage of sexist taunts...

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Alcohol, Drugs and Work

By David M. Brown Doing business in Canada, it seems that there’s always an endless array of networking events, business functions, award galas and fundraisers...

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Investigating Workplace Drug and Alcohol Concerns

By David Brown Addressing drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is a challenging and sensitive issue, as addictions sit at the crossroads of privacy...

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Legal Liability of Investigations Gone Wrong

By David Brown While the benefits of effective workplace investigations should not be understated, it’s equally important for companies and HR professionals to recognize the...

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7 Traits of Highly Effective Investigations

By David Brown For a variety of reasons, workplace investigations are becoming increasingly common in businesses of all sizes. Investigations can be required under law...

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Searching for Skeletons in the Closet: The Essentials of an Effective Workplace Investigation

By David M. Brown Workplace investigations are becoming increasingly common in businesses of all sizes. Sometimes, these investigations are required under law, such as in the...

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