ArticleMentally Ill Workers Face DiscriminationA Canadian ombudsman has been asked to investigate claims that workers suffering from mental illness may be denied benefits, according to a recent report.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleNew App Allows Victims To Report HarassmentHostile workplaces are tragically common across Canada. Calgary residents may have had experience with workplace harassment in their own jobs, or likely know someone who has. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleWorkplace Discrimination Takes On Many FormsTheir fellow full-time co-workers may also resent the flexibility of hours that comes with working a reduced work week.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleTim Hortons Franchisees Struggle With Business Law ContradictionFranchise owners face unique legal concerns compared to other business owners.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawRidout Barron
ArticleCanadian Senator Faces Harassment ChargesSenior sources in the Canadian Senate have reported to news outlets that Yukon Senator Daniel Lang...CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleConfronting Sexual Harassment In The WorkplaceIt is widely understood that hostile work environments are often borne from cases of harassment. This is particularly true for women in Alberta workplaces, who often face gender discrimination...CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleCanadian Military Faces Harassment SuitsA former sailor with the Canadian navy is bringing charges against the military, according to a news report out of Victoria. Alberta residents may be shocked to hear that the sailor is alleging...CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleEmployees Raise Business Law Questions For Sears Canada ClosuresMajor changes in the economy have caused multiple retail stores to shut their doors.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleFirefighter Accused Of Harassment, AssaultEven here in Canada, where gender equality in the workplace is a priority, there are still certain workplaces that have proven hostile to women.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleFormer Cabinet Minister Faces Sexual Harassment ClaimA former cabinet minister from Manitoba's branch of the New Democrat Party will find out very soon whether he will be allowed to be reinstated to his party. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleHandling Workplace Harassment In Startup CultureIn today's emergent technologies industry, there are a wealth of companies commonly referred to as "startups." CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleHarassment In The Workplace Carries A High CostWhen the topic of bullying is addressed, most people immediately conjure an image pertaining to school children harassing one another...CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleHow Will Legal Marijuana Affect Drug-Related Termination At Work?Many workplaces have policies regarding drug use that may need to be revised when marijuana is legalized.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleHuman Rights Concerns From Job Interview Lead To $56,000 RulingWorkplace discrimination is an issue faced by many people across Canada. Many know that there is legal recourse for human rights concerns related to termination, but what happens when a person ...CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleLack Of Harassment Policies Can Cost EmployersOn behalf of Ridout Barron posted in Employment Law on Thursday, April 6, 2017. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleNew Laws Aim To Protect Workers In Hostile Work EnvironmentsWorkplace safety is a key concern for many workers and their families across the country. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleStudy Finds Disabled People Fear DiscriminationA poll conducted in Toronto has once again brought to light the struggles of the disabled community to find and maintain employment. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleWorkplace Harassment Targets Mental HealthFor many Canadians, living with mental illness is a day-to-day reality. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
ArticleYouth Employment Law Addresses Safety And Human Rights ConcernsAs students across the country move into a higher grade this September, many will be thinking about getting their first part-time job. CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron
Article2 Women Suing Employer For Sexual HarassmentTwo women in Winnipeg are suing the car dealership where they both worked after they were allegedly fired for complaining about their treatment in the workplace.CanadaEmployment and HRRidout Barron