Power and privacy
Should privacy commissioners have the power to punish? By Jeffrey R. Smith (jeffrey.r.smith@thomsonreuters.com) In wrongful dismissal cases, without extenuating circumstances such as bad faith, the...
View ArticleDoes threatening workplace safety equal just cause?
Can a lack of common sense that threatens safety be fixed through progressive discipline? By Jeffrey R. Smith (jeffrey.r.smith@thomsonreuters.com) When an employee is guilty of misconduct at work, the...
View ArticleTaking a snow day
Is there an obligation to protect employees from dangerous commuting in severe weather? By Jeffrey R. Smith (jeffrey.r.smith@thomsonreuters.com) Over the course of the long winter, Canadians get their...
View ArticleBringing contractors into the health and safety fold
Recent court decision means employers must include more than just their employees in health and safety planning By Jeffrey R. Smith (jeffrey.r.smith@thomsonreuters.com) The health and safety of...
View ArticleProcrastination not good for compliance
Advance preparation a wise strategy when new legislation is coming down the pipe By Jeffrey R. Smith (jeffrey.r.smith@thomsonreuters.com) HR departments have to deal with many things to ensure...
View ArticleDismissal damages: Dealing with distress
Mental distress experienced by fired employees can be caused by different factors. How do you distinguish what warrants damages? By Jeffrey R. Smith When an employee is fired, it’s usually a stressful...
View ArticleThe benefit of the doubt
When it comes to harassment complaints, never give an employee the brush-off — no matter how incredible the claim may be By Jeffrey R. Smith When it comes to harassment complaints by employees, there’s...
View ArticleA flap over Twitter
Worker fired for posting profane tweet on Chrysler’s Twitter account — but was dismissal the appropriate penalty? By Jeffrey R. Smith You may have heard about the recent kerfuffle over a tweet posted...
View ArticleGood intentions, bad feelings
Friendly personal relationships at work can be nice, but workplace boundaries are different from regular socializing By Jeffrey R. Smith There’s a saying that the world needs more hugs. That may be...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter’s Employment Law blog has moved
Canadian HR Reporter’s Employment Law blog has a new home. As of March 28, 2011, the blog can now be viewed on Canadian HR Reporter‘s home page, www.hrreporter.com. You can read Jeffrey R. Smith’s...
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