An interesting case from BC involved a Court of Appeal overrulling a lower-judge's decision that an employee is entitled to a 5-figure payout for mental…
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The case of Theberge-Linday v. 3395022 Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 3222 that just came out is SO important for dentists for SO MANY REASONS! This…
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Have you recently purchased a dental practice and inherited staff who are not on written contracts? If so, then you also inherited a ton of…
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Bottom Line: Use Em If You Got Em! In the recent tax court case of Zhang v. Her Majesty The Queen, 2017 CarswellNat 7397, the Tax…
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Accommodation is a process mandated by the Ontario Human Rights Code where an employee requires some sort of modification to their schedule or duties due…
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If you are have a professional corporation, are you PERSONALLY shielded from negligence claims based on failing to adhere to infection prevention and control protocols…
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So this blog is all about class actions launched against dentists (because of their infection control practices - or lack thereof). As I write this, a…
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We regularly advise dentists that a 3 month probation period is the standard. But recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld terminating an employee during…
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You've probably heard it before: before you can terminate an employee who doesn't have a contract, you must give them at least "reasonable notice" under…
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You've probably read Michael's blog about employee liability. If not, here it is. If you ARE looking to present new contracts to your existing staff,…
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