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Accommodation, Addiction, And Workplace Misconduct

By Declan Gunovski | July 2, 2020

When considering what discipline is appropriate for workplace misconduct, an employer must examine a variety of factors such as the workplace policy.

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Progressive Discipline for Misconduct and Inadequate Performance

By Declan Gunovski | June 8, 2020

The concept of progressive discipline is principally recognized and applied in a unionized work environment. While it may apply in some non-union settings, its application will be determined by existing employment contracts and the law of constructive dismissal.

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COVID-19 and the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

By Erin Chochla | June 8, 2020

This article applies to employees in the province of Ontario who work for provincially regulated employers and are subject to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Different rules apply for those who are federally regulated.