A Toronto Police Service decision to dock a female officer eight hours’ pay for being part of sexually explicit online group chats will discourage other officers from bringing similar harassment complaints, says Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker. The timing also suggests there’s an indirect connection between the penalty handed down by the professional standards unit and […] The post Fired for making a Complaint appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

If you work for a company in dire financial straits, then insolvency layoffs are a reality, as is a bankruptcy. This articles help employees understand their rights in these circumstances. The post Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Severance Entitlements? appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

The Canadian Federal Employment Insurance (EI) program is a social safety net that covers eligible employees temporarily for some income loss when this happens. If you receive notice and/or severance as part of your layoff, then you must understand the implications of severance pay and Employment Insurance. The post Severance Pay and Employment Insurance appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

When a profitable bank announces layoffs, employees should understand their rights and the Canada Labour Code which governs federally regulated industries, like banking. Here is information about notice & severance pay for CIBC employees impacted by the latest layoff announcement. The post Notice and Severance for CIBC Employees appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

Many workplaces refuse to accept employee mental health as a problem. They discriminate against employees suffering from anxiety and depression, often exacerbating the nature of the illness. The post Taking Mental Health Leave From Work appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

Refusing to work overtime hours can be a risky proposition if you have managerial responsibilities. However, there are limits to what your employer can expect of you, too. Here’s what the law says about overtime pay. The post Can Managers Refuse To Work Overtime Hours? appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…

Nuanced right to refuse for provincially regulated workers Provincial law takes a more nuanced approach than its federal counterpart when it comes to unsafe work conditions, Toronto employment lawyer Bram Lecker tells Advocate Daily. Lecker, principal of Lecker & Associates, explains that employees in all industries, whether federally or provincially regulated, have a right to refuse work they […] The post Right to Refuse Unsafe work appeared first on Lecker & Associates.…