In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang for the third and final installment of the Workplace Investigation series, where they discuss the investigation report and the possible outcomes leading from the investigation ..read more

In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang for the second part of the three-part workplace investigation series where they will discuss the workplace investigation process, including their guidance on how to conduct interviews and how to access witness credibility ..read more

In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Jenny Wang and they discuss why a properly conducted workplace investigation is important, and the preliminary considerations involved prior to beginning the investigation ..read more

Summer is coming and with that, an annual right of summer - vacation. Now is an ideal time for employers to refresh their understanding of employee vacation entitlements and ensure that they are in compliance with the laws governing an employer’s vacation obligations. In this episode, host Alison Walsh is joined by Andy Pushalik to discuss employers’ vacation obligations and the Dentons Vacation Toolkit. Click here for more information on vacation time and vacation pay obligations, and find out how you can receive a copy of the Dentons Vacation Toolkit ..read more

During COVID-19 the workplace has experienced significant upheaval, which has changed how many employers and employees look at “going to work”. In particular, COVID-19 has normalized remote working and shown that remote working is possible on a large scale. In this episode, Alison Walsh and Fausto Franceschi discuss the factors employers should to consider when assessing what their workplace will look like post COVID-19, including the legal and practical implications of permanent remote working ..read more

Can an employer take disciplinary action against employees who refuse to obey or ridicule COVID-19 public health guidelines outside of working hours? In this latest episode, our host Alison Walsh discusses the factors employers should consider when considering disciplinary action against employee for off-duty conduct ..read more

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations is welcome news to employers looking to return their workplaces to some normality; however, it also raises the question of whether employers can implement vaccination policies in the workplace. In this latest episode, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Roxana Jangi to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and their implication in the workplace in more detail ..read more

Technology has enabled employees to work remotely without geographical limitations, including working remotely outside of Canada. In episode 7 of the Canadian Employment and Labour Law podcast, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Mike Harris to discuss the tax implications that employers should be aware of when considering employee requests to work remotely abroad ..read more

In episode 6 of the Canadian Employment and Labour Law podcast, our host Alison Walsh is joined by Cristina Wendel to discuss employers’ family status accommodation obligations under human rights legislation ..read more

Despite the uncertainty of the last few months, the Canadian economy is finally reopening and employees are returning to work. Tune in to the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, where your host Alison Walsh sits down with Stephanie Lewis to discuss paid sick leave for Canadian workers.  In this episode, we cover provincial unpaid job-protected leaves, the recent federal government announcements granting workers across Canada 10 paid sick days per year, and the challenges in implementing a national paid sick leave program.  If you have any questions regarding the content of th ..read more