Segregate payroll duties … or enable fraud
For every classic payroll fraud, there is a classic internal control to prevent or mitigate the fraud. In the case discussed here, segregation of duties might have prevented the fraud or reduced the likelihood or severity of the fraud.
Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons)
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September 6, 2023 
Breaking the “glassdoor” – Dealing with online reviews by employees
In today’s marketplace, online reviews matter, including in the employer-employee context. There are many platforms where current or former employees can post reviews about employers, such as on social media sites like LinkedIn. There are also online review sites dedicated to employer-employee relation, such as Glassdoor.com. What happens when an employer is the subject of negative reviews by disgruntled current or former employees?
Maanit Zemel
Getting your ducks in a row: Warnings before a just cause dismissal
A common question we regularly field from employers during consultations for terminations is whether the employee has behaved badly enough to warrant a dismissal for cause and whether they really need to provide the employee with a termination package.
SpringLaw
No tolerance for zero tolerance policies
Dismissal with cause should always be approached with caution, as getting it wrong can be quite costly for employers.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
The cost of getting it wrong in workplace investigations – Part 2
In continuation of this blog series, here are some more notable cases over the last decade that employers and HR leaders can learn from to truly understand the cost of getting workplace investigations wrong. In case you missed the first part of this blog series, you can read it here.
Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR
Know your jurisdiction – Considerations for employers with employees in different provinces
National employers are well aware that the legislated employment standards differ widely between provinces. Keeping up with the changing law in different jurisdictions can be a challenge for companies with a workforce that is spread across the country. Since the pandemic, understanding the implications of employees working remotely from another province has also become a pressing issue for smaller businesses.
Simes Law
Termination compensation in Ontario: Guide for employers
The end of an employment relationship can be a complex and challenging time for both employers and employees. Termination compensation is a critical aspect of this process, and it can be difficult to navigate the various Ontario legal requirements and standards involved.
Roberts & Obradovic Law
Accommodating religious observances: A primer
Employees may request time off to celebrate a religious holiday or request a modified schedule to observe their respective holy day. Creed is a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), meaning employees are protected from creed-related discrimination in their workplace.
SpringLaw
The ESA and terminations – 101
Employers and human resources professionals are familiar with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and that it plays a role insetting out what an employee must receive at the time of termination. However, in our practice, we have noted several common areas where there is often confusion about the specific, sometimes technical, requirements of the ESA.
Simes Law
