Changes to the Canada Labour Code Coming Into Effect, January, 2021

This past June, the Federal Government announced that starting January 1, 2021, new regulations will come into effect to protect employees in federally regulated...

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Workplace Violence – Hockey Style

By Robert Smithson Thanks to Zdeno Chara, Max Pacioretty has had a week in the spotlight. No doubt, however, he would have been happier to...

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Confronting VIolence in the Workplace: Bullies and the Bottom Line

By Dr. Jennifer Newman We’ve all shaken our heads in horror at news stories about brutal workplace attacks, disgruntled, fired workers shooting down colleagues, taking...

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Legal Ease – Do You Consent To Violence At Work?

By Robert Smithson   If asked, “Do you consent to being assaulted at work?” the great majority of employees would undoubtedly answer, “No.”  In some workplaces,...

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