Ed Canning
Nov 30, 2019
Bruce had lived at a men’s shelter of last resort for a number of years. He was 75 years old and had been a boxer in his youth. Whether it was as a result of his past career or dementia, Bruce was easily confused and agitated.
Ed Canning
Oct 26, 2019
Question: I feel like I’m getting bullied by a co-worker. One example is that recently a new cell phone for her, that it was my job to order, did not arrive as scheduled. She came to my desk, stood about one foot away looking down at me and in an angry raised voice asked where her new cell phone was as if I reported to her. This is only one of many examples I could give. How should I deal with this?
Ed Canning
Oct 12, 2019
Fixed term contracts can be an expensive and dangerous thing for employers.
Ed Canning
Sep 28, 2019
Alcohol and drug addiction are considered by the Ontario Human Rights Code to be a disability on the same footing as any physical impairment. The Code requires employers to accommodate disabilities to the point of undue hardship.
Wade Poziomka
Sep 23, 2019
John is a labourer who we hired two months ago. He has been difficult from day one and is not the right fit for our team. Two days ago, I spoke with his direct supervisor and we made the decision to terminate his employment on Friday. Yesterday however, he did not attend work and provided a note from his physician saying he was on a medical leave of absence due to a disability for the next two weeks. Can we fire him or will it be a violation of his human rights?
Wade Poziomka
Sep 23, 2019
Our employee, Robert, has worked for us for two years. Robert is black and his supervisor, Kyle, iswhite.Recently therehasbeentensionin the workplace. Robert brought a complaint to human resources alleging that Kyle is targeting him because of his colour. We retained an outside investigator who spent three weeks looking into the allegations. It was determined that Robert’s allegations were unfounded, although made in good faith. We cannot allow loose allegations like this that cause disruption in the workplace.Our management team would like to fire Robert. Canwe do that?
David van der Woerd
Sep 03, 2019
My neighbour’s fence is on my side of the lot line. Should I be concerned? Will I lose my property tomy neighbour because of a squatters rights claim?
Shene Harris
Apr 29, 2019
This is Part 4 of our 9 part series on Small Claims Court proceedings. This week we will provide an overview of Defences:
Kayla Carr
Apr 29, 2019
A Defendant is required to serve and file a Defence within 20 days of being served with the Plaintiff’s Claim. If a Defendant fails to do so, the Plaintiff can obtain Default Judgment against the Defendant, which means judgment is granted to the Plaintiff.
Kayla Carr
Apr 22, 2019
You can sue people or businesses in the Small Claims Court provided the claim relates to the recovery of money, personal property or possessions, and is $25,000 or less.