The life of a dentist is marked by precision, care, and a steady hand. From managing patient expectations to running a business, the role comes…
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Accommodation requests are tricky to deal with and can lead to unnecessary legal action if handled in the wrong way. If you receive a request…
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Dentist employers must know their legal responsibilities and their rights surrounding employee's leave of absence options, as updates and new benefits are announced by the…
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A recent case at the BC Human Rights Tribunal dealt with a complaint regarding an accommodation request. In Tsao v. Cariboo Dental Clinic (2019 BCHRT…
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Sick time is one of the most common issues that come across my desk. In 2018, employees were automatically entitled to paid sick time, but…
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Time and time and time again, we tell dentists: you must accommodate your employees' disabilities... but it's a two-way street! We have yet another example of…
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As part of the overhaul of Ontario’s employment legislation that came into effect this past January, every employee in Ontario is now entitled to a…
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We have told dentists several times that employees must co-operate in the accommodation process (like when requesting changes for childcare). If there is reasonable information that…
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With the upcoming cannabis laws coming into effect in one month today, we want to let you know about some things to keep in mind…
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In a recent decision at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, an employer's decision to terminate an employee (for smoking pot at work) was found not…
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