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The Ontario Securities Commission is tackling broader diversity on boards and in executive officer positions in a virtual roundtable discussion. Read more here: https://bit.ly/313ZFpE @canlawmag ... #canadianlawyermag #sjojlegal #diversity #canadalaw #lawfirm #advocate

At SJO Legal, Sean works with employers to offer personalized advice on how to prevent human rights claims. Talk to Sean today about how SJO Legal can help your business. Contact SJO Legal: [email protected] (416) 546-9696 ... #sjolegal #hr #humanrights #discrimination

WSTS is an advocacy group, based in Toronto that represents the interests of strippers in Ontario. Read about the application for judicial review in response to Ontario enacting legislation to close strip clubs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3kCOmbx #sjolegal #humanrights #legaladvice #blog #canadalaw #employmentlaw #discrimination #workplaceharassment #hr

SJO Legal offers services in civil litigation, employment law and human rights cases. We have experience in appearing before the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada, and various provincial and federal tribunals. Contact us to learn more about how SJO Legal can be of service to you. [email protected] (416) 546-9696

SJO Legal offers the attention of a small firm with the expertise of Bay Street. From working with national to multinational clients, governmental bodies and everyday individuals, we have gained experience in a variety of courts and tribunals. To find out more on how we can help you, contact us Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696... or visit us at https://bit.ly/2TadHPy See more

As employees start returning to the workplace, it's important for employers to ensure that they are keeping their employees safe and taking all necessary precautions to maintain a healthy work environment. Read our blog for a guide on returning to the workplace during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2UuHiUo

Do you know what your rights are in the workplace as an employee? Canadians have the right to be treated fairly in workplaces free from discrimination, and our country has laws and programs to protect this right. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mzOHNT

SJO Legal drafts and interprets contracts, and reviews workplace investigations, employment standards, severance packages, wrongful and constructive dismissals, as well as policies for both employees and employers. For more information, contact us at [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696 or visit our website at https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

Happy New Year! Have a safe and fun night! #happynewyear

As the new year is upon us, many of us will be returning to the workplace come January. As employers, it is encouraged to have a return-to-work plan, and guidelines for employees. Contact us to learn more. Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696 ... www.sjolegal.com https://bit.ly/2UuHiUo

Merry Christmas! Wishing you, your family and loved ones a wonderful and joyous Christmas.

Check out this article on employees' mental health and Covid-19. As employers, it is important to be aware that your employees may be facing a more difficult time than usual with the holidays and working from home. Click the link below to learn more about how you can help support your employees’ mental health at this time. https://bit.ly/2VNUeFL

Happy Chanukah to all of those observing!

With the new year just around the corner, employers may be preparing to renew contracts, write up new contracts, implement new rules and more. At SJO Legal, we work to make sure that you, the employer, are not violating human rights with respect to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Have a question? Need legal advice? Make sure you contact an employment lawyer who has the expertise you require: Email: [email protected] ... Phone number: (416) 546-9696 See more

Many new parents may be faced with the thought of not taking maternity leave, since they are working from home. They may be feeling pressure to take a pass on the leave, and work in between caring for their child. If you feel like you are being pushed in that direction, visit our website, or give us a call to learn more about your choices and your legal rights in the workplace, even if that workplace is now in the comfort of your own home. Contact SJO Legal today if you feel this may be happening to you or to someone you know. Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696

Has your employer asked you to download a tracking app to keep track of where you have been in the case of an employee being in close proximity of someone who has contracted Covid-19? Is your employer asking to track your online activity as you work from home? Do you feel like your privacy in the workplace is being compromised? Contact SJO Legal today to learn more about your privacy rights as an employee. Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696

SJO Legal combines the personal touch of a small firm with the expertise and experience of Bay Street. We have worked with all sorts of clients, from multinational to national companies, government bodies and everyday individuals. We pride ourselves on how much experience we have within the employment law field, both with the variety of clients we have worked with and the different courts and tribunals we have attended. To find out more on how we can be of help to you, visit... our website at www.sjolegal.com Or contact us at Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696

Know your rights and obligations that exist under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Click through to gain some insight into rules about things like minimum wage, termination of employment, stat holidays, parental leave, severance pay, and more. https://bit.ly/3nTZ3bN

What are you entitled to when it comes to stat holiday pay? Check out this blog post: https://bit.ly/2S5fjKu

December is typically the month where vacation requests start rolling in. As an employer, you may want to make sure you are not denying any employees of their rights; if you are an employee, you may be wondering what your rights are when it comes to taking time off. Learn more about what your rights are with respect to vacation time. Check out this link for more info: ... https://bit.ly/3fwvbiH See more

Welcome December! Most of us are probably looking forward to saying goodbye to this year! 2020 has been a tough year for so many reasons. The pandemic has impacted employers and employees and provoked changes within the workplace. Many people transitioned to working from home, were let go, or compelled to work in Covid-19 hot spots. We specialize in all areas of employment law. If you or anyone you know has experienced an employment issue, please do not hesitate to reach o...ut. www.sjolegal.com

Can #employers force #employees to return to the workplace instead of continuing to work from home, with COVID-19 still at large? Check out the rights and responsibilities of an employee during Covid-19 as per the government of Canada. Read more: https://bit.ly/3bXzJMz

Are you an #employer being accused of #wrongfultermination? Has an ex-employee brought a suit against you, claiming you were unjust in firing them? Is their argument plausible? Contact #SJOLegal for a consultation on what your options are. Contact SJO Legal to learn more about your rights and those of your employees. Please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

Tax law is changing to simplify home office deductions in Canada. Read more: https://tgam.ca/3ovRrgR

Are you an #employer looking to onboard new #employees and don’t know the first thing about drafting an employment contract? Are you looking for answers online, but are afraid that the information you are gathering is inaccurate, which may then lead to a lawsuit? Or worse yet, are you drafting a contract with loopholes? Contact #SJOLegal for a consultation on drafting contracts today! To get in touch: Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696

SJO Legal provides services for #civillitigation, #humanrights and #employmentlaw cases and has experience in appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, and various provincial and federal tribunals. Get in touch with SJO Legal today to find out how we can be of service to you! To get in touch: Email: [email protected] Phone number: (416) 546-9696

Work Safe Twerk Safe (WSTS) is a Toronto-based, peer-to-peer advocacy group that represents the interests of strippers throughout Ontario and strives to protect the dignity, safety, livelihood, and autonomy of strippers in the province. On Monday, October 26, 2020, WSTS brought an application for judicial review in response to Ontario’s decision to enact legislation closing strip clubs in September and October due to COVID-19. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kCOmbx By Sean O’Don...nell These blog posts are meant to provide educational content and are not to be taken as legal advice. This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca) a division of LexisNexis Canada Ltd.

SJO is a one-stop firm for all #employmentlaw needs. From the basics of drafting and reviewing employment contracts, to investigating workplaces and their set #employment standards, to wrongful and constructive dismissals, #SJO has you covered. Whether you are an employee or #employer, do not hesitate to reach out and contact SJO Legal for a consultation. For additional information please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

Want to know what your #rights are when it comes to the #workplace? Check the link below for an in-depth look into what #discrimination is under the law, and what your rights are as an #employee. https://bit.ly/3mzOHNT

Today, we honour the brave soldiers who #sacrificed their lives to keep ours safe. We honour the families who lost their persons to the wars. We honour the brave people who are putting their lives on the battle lines every day in order to preserve our #rights to #freedom. To them we say, we see you; and to those who have passed we say, #weremember. #LestWeForget

Are there inappropriate jokes being made in your #workenvironment, but everyone laughs them off out of fear of getting in trouble? Are you finding your supervisor asking you to work late, only to then make inappropriate comments or gestures towards you when you are alone with them? From a poll in 2018, Statistics Canada shows that 19% of women and 13% of men reported they were being harassed in the workplace, with women having a 4% more likely chance of being sexually harassed than men. Contact #SJOLegal to learn more about your rights in the workplace. Please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

As an #employer, you have a duty to your #employees, whether they are working in office or from home. This article discusses the legal considerations to take into account with having employees #workfromhome. Read more: https://bit.ly/2W5RCTm

Are you an #employer who is just as shaken up with the current events as everyone else? Are you struggling to understand how best to accommodate your employees while at the same time keeping your business afloat? Are you facing the dilemma of wanting to ask your employees to return to #work, but don’t want to be the cause for a potential outbreak, or be faced with the accusation of choosing to risk your #employees lives for your #business? Contact #SJOLegal to learn more about your rights and those of your employees. Please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

With experience in #humanrights, #civillitigation and #employmentlaw, SJO has not only worked with individuals, but we have also advised and litigated on behalf of major national and international companies, other law firms and even government bodies! For additional information please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2TadHPy

Ontario government released COVID19 and workplace health and safety tips and requirements. Learn about employers’ responsibilities and how to protect workers at work. Workers can also get information about health and safety protections in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3n8YLOH

Did you know that in Canada, most employees can be dismissed at any time, for almost any reason? However, unless there is a cause for dismissal, notice or pay in lieu is required.

Employment Law is what we are passionate about! We can answer your questions on drafting and interpreting employment contracts and policies, workplace investigations, employment standards, severance packages, wrongful and constructive dismissals, human rights, and compliance with provincial and federal laws. www.sjolegal.com

New Blog Alert! The highest court in the country took the opportunity to clarify fundamental legal principles underlying an employer’s duty to act in good faith and the obligation to provide employees with reasonable notice of dismissal. Check it out: http://sjolegal.com/the-million-dollar-question-bonus-enti/

Layoffs happen when there isn´t enough work to do and you will return to work once work is available, while dismissal means you have been fired. Resignation is the permanent severing, at the employee´s initiative.

Question: What are the employer’s obligations regarding benefits, vacations, service time accrual, etc., for employees on temporary layoff? https://www.hrreporter.com//benefits-and-vacation-t/333031

If you get injured at a workplace in Ontario, report your injury to your employer and to WSIB. Don´t forget to file a claim with your healthcare provider!

Is your employer angry and disrespectful? There are legal remedies if your employer´s angry outburst breaks Canadian law or violates your human rights. If you are experiencing any violence, blackmail or aggressive behaviour, contact us!

Happy #Thanksgiving from SJO Legal to you and your family!

Should an employer proceed with the hiring process after learning that a candidate’s disability may affect their ability to perform the job safely? The Quebec Court of Appeal considered this issue recently in CDPDJ v. Société de transport de Montréal. https://www.hrreporter.com//discrimination-in-hirin/333034

Sexual Harassment is not only touching of a sexual nature but any unwanted behaviours such as gestures and words. If this behaviour persists a longer period of time - it is considered #sexualharassment. Everyone has the right to a sexual harassment-free environment and all employers must take steps to prevent it and to immediately respond to any incidents.

Did you know that an employer has an expectation of loyalty from its employees? Under common law an employee owes their employer a 'duty of fidelity', that is a duty to serve their employer in good faith and not deliberately do something which may harm their employer's business.

If an employer asks you an illegal question, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are trying to discriminate against you. However, if you have been turned down for a job after an interview during which the employer asked you illegal questions, you may have a human rights case. To learn more, contact SJO Legal for a consultation. Read more about this topic. http://sjolegal.com/what-can-an-employer-ask-you-during-an/

SJO Legal has extensive litigation and advocacy experience including trials, appeals, motions, discoveries, mediations and arbitrations in the areas of contract disputes, class actions, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, professional liability, administrative law, landlord and tenant law, enforcement of judgments and Liquor Licence Act matters. www.sjolegal.com

What do you think? Is the 9-to-5 workday on its way out? https://www.hrreporter.com//is-the-9-to-5-workday-o/331878

#Didyouknow Employees are entitled to an additional three unpaid days of leave for an injury, illness or medical emergency of a family member including the employee’s: Spouse Parent or spouse’s parent (including step parents and foster parents) Child or spouse’s child (including step children and foster children) Grandparent or grandchild or spouse’s grandparent or grandchild (including step and foster grandparents and grandchildren) Child’s spouse ... Sibling Dependent relative The employer is entitled to request evidence from the employee that they are entitled to the leave.

SJO Legal advises employees on the accommodation of disabilities, family status issues, as well as discrimination and harassment issues. For more info, visit sjolegal.com

Surveillance of employees has always been a tricky proposition. Employers want to keep tabs on employees to make sure their businesses are operating at their full potential. Employees do have a right to some level of privacy how much should they get? https://bit.ly/34RJVFU

Are you just starting a new job? Congratulations! Here are few things to check before you sign your employment contract. Make sure you read through your contract thoroughly Do not sign anything you don't understand... If you need any help with reviewing legal documents, we are here for you!

Before you start thinking about dating your coworker, check if your company has a workplace dating policy. Lying or misleading an employer about workplace dating can lead to termination.

Research has consistently demonstrated that remote workers log longer hours than their office-bound counterparts. Studies show there is increased productivity in working at home versus working in an office. What do you think?

SJO Legal advises employees and employers in ALL areas of employment law, including drafting and interpreting employment contracts and policies, workplace investigations, employment standards, severance packages, wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal, human rights and compliance within provincial and federal laws. For more info, visit us at www.sjolegal.com

Preparing your employees for their return to the office? All employers need to post and communicate COVID-19 policies to workers. These policies should cover how the workplace will operate, including, but not limited to: the sanitization of the workplace ... how workers report illnesses how to ensure physical distancing how work will be scheduled screening measures See more

Attention: Employers and HR Managers! Don't underestimate the power of policies that encourage reporting for workplace misconduct or mistreatment. If there is a claim - it is essential to start an immediate investigation. Make sure you are following your internal protocols and policies. If you need any help, contact us.

Advice for employees: If you are considering applying for a job and the job ad/employer indicates that the company is "in transition"/"undergoing changes" etc. you should inquire into the following: 1. Has this company had a revolving door of employees? If the answer is yes, that is a red flag. 2. What is the reputation of management/senior employees at this company? ... 3. If they are offering you compensation above market, ask yourself why. Is it because they have tried unsuccessfully to hire at the market rate because of internal problems candidates are aware of? Pro Tip: no amount of compensation is acceptable in exchange for being abused at work.

Are you in the process of hiring a new employee? Make sure you double check their references. This simple yet crucial task is so infrequently done, leaving valuable sources of information untapped. Failing to do so increases employer exposure to unnecessary recruitment, training, severance and legal costs where the employee is not a good fit.

Here are 4 most common employer mistakes. Take a look and avoid the costly consequences. Offering an inadequate severance package. Failing to properly deal with workplace harassment issues. ... Not having employment contracts. Not knowing the law See more

Many employees are still reticent about a return to the workplace while the pandemic continues to have an impact. And this is raising several questions for employers. https://bit.ly/3g5PJhD

Did you know that your vacation pay is set out in the ESA, and is based on years of service? For those with less than five years of service, you are entitled to 4% of your gross pay per 12-month vacation year, and the preceding stub period, if there was one. Employees with more than five years of service saw an increase in their vacation pay with implementation of Bill 148- you are now entitled to 6% of your gross pay per 12-month vacation year. http://sjolegal.com/vacation-pay-what-are-employees-entitl/

Attention Employers: Need to brush up on your responsibilities as an employer? Whether it’s employee terminations, layoffs, the Ontario Human Rights Code, or any other provincial and federal laws, we can assist. Book an appointment with us today. (416) 546-9696, [email protected]

Did you know that anti-harassment law protects everyone who feels unsafe at work?

#didyouknow that one in five Canadians experience racial discrimination regularly? Of those who experience racism, nearly 40 percent said those incidents occur "on the street"; an equal number said they experience racial discrimination at work. Don't suffer alone - talk to us, we can help!

Did you recently get a new job? Congratulations! Read your employment contract carefully as it governs your rights not only during your job but for months or even years after you leave! Should you have any questions, get in touch with us. (416) - 546-9696, [email protected]

The wording may sound similar but the Labour Law pertains to groups of employees, such as unions. In Employment Law, the focus is on the relationship between the employer and the individual employee.

Under the Canada Labour Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employees have the right to refuse work if there is reasonable cause to believe that the job presents a danger to themselves or others.

Are you thinking about hiring a new intern? The federal government has released the final regulations on the changes to the labour standards that will give certain protections for students in work-integrated learning in federally regulated workplaces. https://www.hrreporter.com//feds-release-regulation/331323

Attention Employees: Do you know what your rights are at work? Do you feel uncertain or powerless? We can help you make sure your rights as an employee are protected at all times. Contact us to learn more: (416) - 546-9696, [email protected]

Are you thinking about leaving your job? Are you currently working in a hostile work environment or are there recent changes at the office to blame? You may be experiencing constructive dismissal! We are here to assist you. Contact us today to learn more. (416) - 546-9696, [email protected]

The loss of a job and its consequences will have a significant impact on your life, whether it’s expected or not. ‘Termination’ and ‘layoff’ are often used interchangeably to describe an employer-initiated job loss. However, they have significant differences legally so it is important to understand the difference between the two. https://bit.ly/2VtZ4Z0

Attention employers: Do you have a sick leave policy for your employees? With ongoing pandemic issues, it is important to have one in place. Contact us today