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 may already know that the Ontario Health and Safety Act (the "OHSA") makes it mandatory that every Ontario workplace, including all dental offices, have…
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Not long ago we wrote about unionization in Ontario dental offices and what it may mean for owner dentists. In light of the fact that…
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In the summer of 2014, the staff at Credit Valley Oral Surgery voted in favour of unionization, becoming the first ever dental practice to become…
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Ever wonder how your employee's conduct and behaviour (including social media involvement) AFTER they clock out affects you and your dental practice? Want to know…
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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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The Ministry of Labour. They've been busy the last few years, haven't they? They've been sending out their Occupational Health and Safety inspectors, stirring up…
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The recent B.C. Provincial Court decision of Linton v. Zokol, B.C.W.L.D. 3696 (decided April 20, 2015) is a good example of when Courts will permit…
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The recent Ontario Small Claims court decision of Donna Paquette v. Ian McConnachie, 1215396 Ontario Inc., o/a Woodroofe Pediatric Dentistry exemplifies what dentist employers should…
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As a dentist, health and safety is not a new concept. However, if you own your dental practice and employ others, you need to think…
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