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The Value of External Investigators in Workplace Investigations
The failure to investigate allegations promptly and properly can result in employer liability and suggest that the employer is responsible for or involved in the misconduct. That is just one of 5 reasons why having an external workplace investigator can benefit your business.
How Long Should a Workplace Investigation Take?
How long should a workplace investigation take in Ontario? It varies depending on several factors. Bridge Legal & HR Solutions provides skilled third-party investigations.
What Rights do Employees Have During a Workplace Investigation?
What rights do employees have during an investigation? Challenges can arise during an employee investigation. Bridge Legal & HR Solutions may help you with a pending workplace investigation. Click to learn more.
Workplace Investigations and Procedural Fairness
Workplace investigations and procedural fairness can be complicated. Bridge Legal & HR Solutions helps Ontario employers conduct fair and objective workplace investigations.
Ontario Bill 105: Employment Standards Act Changes Regarding Uniforms
Under the new Bill 105, employers will be limited in their ability to charge employees for work uniforms. Find out the details and exemptions in this blog post.
When Mitigation Earnings Must Be Deducted: Key Lessons from Recent Caselaw
Do earnings at a non-comparable job count as mitigation earnings offsetting a reasonable notice entitlement under the common law? A recent Ontario decision clarifies the state of the law.
Fixed-Term Contracts: What Ontario Employers Need to Know
Fixed-term employment contracts seem simple enough: a company hires someone for a set period, the contract finishes, and the employment relationship ends. However, in Ontario, fixed-term contracts carry significant legal risks for employers that they may not anticipate. Find out more inside.
Employment Standards Act Changes Proposed: Uniforms
Deductions from paycheques for uniforms mandated by employers are set to be banned in Ontario. While details are still to come, employers who mandate uniforms should watch this space to see if this will apply to them or if an exemption may apply.
Ontario Minimum Wage 2026 Increases Announced, Effective October 1, 2026
The Ontario Government has announced a minimum wage increase applicable as of October 1, 2026. Take a look at the upcoming changes in this blog post.