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Legal Issues, Resources, and Current Events related to Education and Human Resources in Ontario K-12 Schools
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Facebook posting about co-worker = workplace harassment

Facebook posting about co-worker = workplace harassment | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
In a recent case the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal found that a facebook posting about a co-worker’s Mexican heritage was prohibited workplace harassment under the Human Rights Code .
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"Facebook post = workplace harassment" - Good info. for students to know; they need to learn early on the consequences of their actions.

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Although this article is USA based. The same outcome is being established for UK based tribunals based on Facebooking about co-workers. With the right tools you can compliantly remove this risk from your business. www.sp-index.com 

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July 24, 2013 3:29 PM
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Search Ontario - Court of Appeal

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July 23, 2013 7:32 AM
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Ministry of Labour

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The official home page of the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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July 19, 2013 12:26 PM
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Your Legal Rights - Free Legal Information for People in Ontario - Family Law, Housing, Employment, Social Assistance, Wills

Your Legal Rights - Free Legal Information for People in Ontario - Family Law, Housing, Employment, Social Assistance, Wills | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
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July 16, 2013 12:43 PM
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The Courts of British Columbia - search court of appeal and supreme court decisions

The Courts of British Columbia - search court of appeal and supreme court decisions | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
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July 11, 2013 7:47 AM
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Co-worker’s Facebook comments discriminatory, violate Ontario Human Rights Code | Canadian Employment Law Today

Comments posted on Facebook page referenced employee’s background, but employee’s complaint was against co-worker directly and didn’t include employer
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July 10, 2013 7:46 AM
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Managers from hell | Canadian HR Reporter

Study drives home link between managers and employee engagement levels
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July 5, 2013 8:00 AM
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Facebook postings fair game for employers | Canadian Employment Law Today

Quebec workers' compensation board finds employee Facebook postings can be used by employers as evidence if the information is obtained honestly and fairly
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June 19, 2013 8:00 AM
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Canadian HR Law by Stuart Rudner

Canadian HR Law by Stuart Rudner | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
Canadian HR Law by Stuart Rudner, by Stuart Rudner: updated automatically with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos.
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June 7, 2013 12:23 PM
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Why millennial employees are leaving sooner than you'd like | SmartBlogs

Having to replace an employee is nothing new. Every business goes through the cycle. Sometimes, it’s the employee’s desire to move on; other times, it’s th
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June 3, 2013 11:56 PM
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What does “Disability” Actually Mean for Accommodation Purposes? - Blog : Stringer LLP

human rights, accommodation, disability, Riche v. Treasury Board
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June 3, 2013 10:18 PM
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Education Law Newsletter | May 2013 | Miller Thomson - Access to OSR

Miller Thomson publishes regular newsletters to keep our clients informed of the latest industry developments and to provide insightful commentary on various topics.
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August 6, 2013 12:34 PM
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First Monday in August, also known as Civic Holiday and other local names

First Monday in August, also known as Civic Holiday and other local names | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
This year, the first Monday in August, also called Civic Holiday, among other names, depending on the province or territory, falls on Monday August 5. The first Monday of August is a general holida...
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July 24, 2013 3:26 PM
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Court of appeal Ontario - Blue Mountain Resort vs Ministry of Labour

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July 20, 2013 1:03 PM
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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act(AODA)

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act(AODA) | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
All information you need regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act(AODA).
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July 18, 2013 3:22 PM
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Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1

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July 12, 2013 4:32 PM
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Careless Social Media Postings Can Cost You a Job

Careless Social Media Postings Can Cost You a Job | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
A number of hiring managers are actively engaging in thorough searches of social media sites to get a sense of how job candidates present themselves.
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July 11, 2013 7:45 AM
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Confidentiality and settlements

Former Globe and Mail columnist must pay back settlement award after her book broke confidentiality agreement
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July 9, 2013 8:41 AM
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McCarthy Tétrault - Ontario Court of Appeal Recognizes a Cause of Action for Invasion of Privacy: Jones v. Tsige - Article Detail

We presented this case at our Privacy Law Update last fall. The Ontario Court of Appeal reversed the trial court last week and we wanted to draw this important case to your attention. Jones v.
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June 22, 2013 1:15 PM
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Progressive discipline required — even in harassment cases | Canadian Employment Law Today

Progressive discipline required — even in harassment cases | Canadian Employment Law Today | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
Pattern of harassing behaviour not enough to forgo progressive discipline in favour of dismissal: Arbitrator
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June 12, 2013 11:53 PM
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There's an App for That, and That, and That: Managing Mobile in the Workforce - webinar June 19 2-3pm (EST)

There's an App for That, and That, and That: Managing Mobile in the Workforce - webinar June 19 2-3pm (EST) | Human Resources and Education Law | Scoop.it
Hardly a provider of human capital or workforce management has missed the tsunami of mobile applications, connecting smartphones or tablets to HCM applications over the cloud.
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June 4, 2013 10:51 PM
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Managing Complex Terminations

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June 3, 2013 11:55 PM
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Human Rights Tribunal Finds Discrimination in Request for Medical Information - Blog : Stringer LLP

human rights, medical information, Thompson v 1552754 Ontario
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May 26, 2013 10:49 PM
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Ontario Education Labour Updates

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