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“Gaslighting” – What does it mean and how does it exist in the workplace?
Gaslighting is a term frequently used by Generation Z in many social settings; however, it has been around for centuries. With the motion toward diversity, equality and inclusion, the term gaslighting is significant as it is a term used to identify toxicity and manipulative behaviour in society. Moreso within relationships, however this term is applicable to all social environments in one’s daily life. One of these social environments, includes the workplace.
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May 31, 2022 
Can you demote an employee and lower their pay?
Demoting an employee and potentially lowering their pay is a decision that has implications for both the employee and the employer. These implications can range from hurt feelings, all the way to a wrongful dismissal claim.
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How minimum wage increases affects employers and businesses
Minimum wage is the lowest wage rate that an employer can legally pay its employees and is seen as a core labour standard to which employers must abide by. With the effects of inflation, especially the cost of living consistently increasing across Canada, it is inevitable for the minimum wage in each province to rise.
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5 ways employers can provide a work-life balanced environment
The term “Work-life balance” is frequently used to describe a trade-off between work and life responsibilities and or goals. You balance the amount time spent on work-related tasks versus time spent with family, friends, and personal interests.
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The impact of inducement on the reasonable notice period
Across Canada, employers are obligated to provide financial assistance to employees who have been dismissed from their employment in the form of reasonable notice, pay in lieu of notice, or some combination of both notice and pay in lieu.
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When is a job considered abandoned?
With Ontario expected to lift the state-of-emergency shortly and the resumption of non-essential business operations, employers may begin to consider recalling employees who have been temporarily laid-off or placed on a deemed job-protected leave.
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Termination of temporary foreign workers: Special considerations
Employers’ obligations are heightened when dealing with temporary foreign workers. This is primarily because of a recognition that temporary foreign workers are usually more vulnerable in the labour market than Canadians or permanent residents.
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