Gender Discrimination: A Call to Action for Workplace Equality
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by Rooshika
4h ago
Gender Discrimination in Managerial Positions: What do recent statistics reveal? A recent report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab revealed some unfortunate statistics regarding women in managerial positions in Canada. Of 37 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada is all the way back at 16th place. With the current pace of women being promoted into such positions, we can expect gender parity by 2129, more than 100 years from now. Changing this disappointing trend will require societal changes beyond simply tweaking legislat ..read more
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Gender Discrimination Can Cost Employers Big Money
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by Rooshika
4h ago
What allegations of gender discrimination have been made against Activision Blizzard? Activision Blizzard, a large US video game maker, is paying big money to settle an allegation that it discriminated against its female employees. The company will pay roughly $50 million US to settle a 2021 lawsuit which alleges that it routinely underpaid its female employees, held back promotions and condoned sexual harassment. Cases like these should have all employers taking a second look to ensure that they are treating women properly in the workplace. While this was a US based lawsuit, Ontario has signi ..read more
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Canada Goose Layoffs 17% of Global Workforce
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by Rooshika
2d ago
What prompted Canada Goose’s layoffs? Canada Goose Holdings Inc. announced today a restructuring that will affect 17% of its global corporate workforce. In a LinkedIn post, CEO Dani Reiss expressed that these changes aim to optimize operations and enhance focus on key brand initiatives. Reiss acknowledged the difficulty of these decisions, recognizing the contributions of departing employees. Despite the emotional weight, he emphasized the necessity of these actions for the company’s future growth. When questioned about the specifics of the layoffs, Canada Goose declined to disclose the exact ..read more
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Barclays Layoffs: A Strategic Restructuring
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by Rooshika
6d ago
What do reports from insiders suggest about the scale of the Barclays layoffs? Barclays, a prominent name in the financial services sector, is currently undergoing a significant restructuring initiative that involves substantial layoffs. Reports from insiders suggest that Barclays layoffs will hit hundreds of positions, with a particular emphasis on its investment banking division. The decision to implement these layoffs comes as part of Barclays’ annual review process, wherein the organization meticulously evaluates employee performance and aligns its workforce with its strategic objectives ..read more
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Workers should second guess new contracts as courts crack down on severance-limiting clauses
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by Rooshika
6d ago
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Ask any business owner who has been sued for wrongful dismissal, what is the one thing they would do differently the next time around? Aside from making sure to hire a good lawyer, most will say to get workers to sign employer-friendly hiring contracts that limit the amount of severance payable, instead of leaving it open for a judge to decide. Why? Because the severance that a court will award to an ex-employee will almost always vastly outweigh whatever amount may be written into a hiring contract. For this reason, most hiring contracts being given to Ca ..read more
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Fighting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Law
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by Rooshika
1w ago
Why is Addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Crucial in the Legal Field? The legal world, which is supposed to be fair and just, may have a big problem: many women lawyers are being forced to quit because of sexual harassment and discrimination. A recent investigation shows that these issues are widespread in law firms, and it’s causing a lot of concern. The legal profession needs to focus on the importance of stopping harassment and discrimination at work. When women lawyers experience harassment or discrimination, it’s not just a personal problem—it’s also against the law. Laws exi ..read more
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What to Do While Facing Workplace Harassment?
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by Rooshika
1w ago
What Constitutes Workplace Harassment? News broke recently that a former strength and conditioning coach for the Toronto Argonauts is suing the CFL team for wrongful dismissal, and star quarterback Chad Kelly for violations of the Ontario Human Rights Code in the form of harassment. The plaintiff claims, in a recent filing with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, that she was subjected to ongoing harassment by Kelly. Beginning with unsolicited romantic advances, it intensified to Kelly making intimidating threats. Harassment is defined as “engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduc ..read more
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Bonus Compensation on Quitting: What to Expect
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by Rooshika
1w ago
What Happens to My Bonus When My Employment is Terminated? With large layoffs hitting various sectors of the economy, it’s important for employees to know what the rules are for payouts of bonuses and incentive payments upon termination. When an employee is terminated without cause, they are entitled to notice of that termination. If the employer instead provides payment in place of that notice, often called a severance package, it must include all the aspects of that the employee’s compensation for the notice period, not just base salary. Do Severance Packages Include Bonuses, Even If I’m Not ..read more
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Sexual Harassment in Workplace: Rights, Obligations, & Legal Guidance
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by Rooshika
1w ago
What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace? Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant issue and one that, unfortunately, continues to persist despite legislative protections that are in place. The Supreme Court of Canada explains sexual harassment as “unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that affects the work environment or leads to adverse job-related consequences for the victims of the harassment.” Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act confirms that employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace that is free of harassment. Further, the Act confirms that employers ..read more
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Post-Waksdale: Importance of Employment Contract Review
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by Rooshika
2w ago
In the aftermath of Wakedale, it has become more important than ever for employers to get their contracts reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer to determine if they are at risk of being invalidated. Recently, in Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, the Ontario Superior Court has further widened the scope of invalid termination clauses in the post-Waksdale era. In Dufault, the court ruled that a termination clause was invalid for the following reasons: It allowed the Employer to terminate the agreement without notice on a for cause b ..read more
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