The Bottom Line September, 2010: Ontario Firms Facing New Workplace LawsJanice Rubin discusses what organizations need to implement to comply with Bill 168.Read MoreThe Globe & Mail June 11, 2010: Keeping the Bullies and Brutes at BayJanice Rubin discusses what employers need to do to be in compliance with Bill 168.Read MoreCBC News May 28, 2010: Is Your Business Ready for New Harassment and Violence Legislation?James discusses what employers need to do to ensure they are in compliance with Bill 168. Bill 168 takes effect on June 15, 2010.Read MoreGlobe and Mail May 25, 2010: Jumping Ship? Now You Can Spread the WordJanice comments on what professionals can learn from the recent Court decision in Aquafor v. Whyte, Dainty and Calder.Read MoreChatelaine April 2010: The Bully Wears HealsChris comments on the progress that Canada has made towards battling bullying in the workplace.Read MoreThe Globe & Mail March 23, 2010: Ontario Employers Face Tough New Violence LawsJanice Rubin comments on the effect that Bill 168 will have on workplaces.Read MoreToronto Star February 18, 2010: 'Rising city-builders' strive to make their markSharaf Sultan chosen to participate in the 2010 DiverseCity Fellows program.Read MoreCBA National Women Lawyers Forum Newsletter, The Common Room February, 2010: My Involvement with the Canadian Women's Foundation's Women Moving Women CampaignJanice Rubin, National Committee Chair of the Canadian Women's Foundation's Women Moving Women campaign, discusses her involvement with the initiative.Read More Canadian HR Reporter January 25, 2010: Helping hands for women at workHena Singh comments on the Bright Beginnings course, hosted by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. The course is designed to provide young female professionals with the tools needed to excel in the workplace.Read MoreToday's Parent November, 2009: Maternity Leave 101 Christine Thomlinson comments on job protection during maternity or parental leaves.Read MoreCBC News October 15, 2009: Mistakes to avoid when managing employer-employee relationsJames Heeney highlights common mistakes made when managing employer-employee relationships.Read MoreGlobe and Mail September 24, 2009: Romancing the BossJames Heeney comments on workplace romance.Download ArticleNational Post September 23, 2009: H1N1 Virus: Top 5 legal questions and answers for employersHena Singh answers the top 5 legal questions concerning H1N1 and the workplace.Download ArticleCanadian Occupational Health & Safety News September 21, 2009: Bruce Power workers fired for inappropriate e-mail useJames Heeney comments on case involving Bruce Power workers who were fired for inappropriate e-mail usage (page 6).Download ArticleToronto Star September 16, 2009: OLG Chief: I'm the ScapegoatJanice Rubin comments on case involving former CEO, Kelly McDougald and OLG.Download ArticleMarketwire September 8, 2009: Swine flu in the workplaceChristine Thomlinson provides answers to the four top questions that employers and employees have concerning the H1N1 Virus and the workplace.Download ArticleNational Post August 19, 2009: Are you feeding staff morale?Janice Rubin asked to comment on Rubin Thomlinson National Employment Survey results that highlighted employee morale as growing concern among Canadian companies. Download Article
National Post July 8, 2009: The unsung heroes of ethical leadershipChristine Thomlinson named as one of the heroes of ethical leadership.Download ArticleGlobe and Mail July 4, 2009: Raising morale in a sinking economyJanice Rubin comments on the importance of maintaining morale in a
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Globe and Mail May 6, 2009: Job security on leave? That’s so pre-recession As employers pare payrolls, employees on leaves are surprised to find out they're no more shielded from layoffs than anyone else.
Download ArticleCanadian HR Reporter March 9, 2009: Drug and alcohol testing: Where are we now? Employee drug and alcohol testing is a controversial issue, and a handful of cases in different jurisdictions show there is no uniform approach across the country. Janice Rubin and Sharaf Sultan provide tips for employers.
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Janice Rubin’s interview with Ann Marie Tremonti on CBC Radio February 16, 2009 With current economic conditions, employers are cost-cutting to keep operations afloat, and employees are worried their job may be next. Listen to Janice Rubin’s CBC Radio interview on The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti, where she addresses recessionary job cuts:
Download Article T'is the Season. To Give or Not to Give Time Off for Non-Statutory Religious Holidays? There are over 100 days a year of religious observances. But can employees take them off and at what cost?
Read More Wise Counsel, HR Professional October/November 2008HR professionals make legal decisions all the time but sometimes the best decision involves calling a lawyer.
Article reproduced with permission from HR ProfessionalDownload Article A generation to win or lose Financial Post October 8, 2008 Janice Rubin, B.A., LLB., comments on how to manage a diverse workforce including Gen Y.Read More Rubin Thomlinson Survey: Termination in Tough Times Survey indicates employers are changing the way they approach job cuts ‘You no longer have a job…but stick around we need you!’Read More Globe and Mail September 17, 2008: Get lost... but don't go yetRubin Thomlinson Survey; Terminations for Tough Times, indicates employers are struggling to balance the reality of labour shortages and the war for talent to complete with traditional cost saving measure of cutting jobs.
Christine Thomlinson, B.A., LLB., comments in the Globe and Mail on the survey’s surprising findings.Read More Globe and Mail September 17, 2008: Killing them softlyAs the economy falters, more jobs will be lost. For many managers, it will be the first time they have had to fire people, after years of growth.
Christine Thomlinson, B.A., LLB., provides insights and tips in the Globe and Mail on how to manage the ‘firing process’.Read More As corporate bonding gets more extreme, companies risk legal trouble Janice Rubin, B.A., LLB., comments on legal implications of company bonding programmes. Read More Toxic Workplace : An aesthetician's boss is a raging psychopath Janice Rubin responds to a question about how to handle a bullying boss in the Globe and Mail, April 18, 2008 Read More Federal Court rules against placing employees in a Catch-22 Janice Rubin comments on the Federal Court ruling. Read More All in the family. All in the workplace. Globe and Mail April 4, 2008 Janice Rubin comments on Lululemon Chairman's off-the-cuff comments on wanting to know the pregnancy plans of employees.
Read More Competitive Concessions National Post March 26, 2008 Janice Rubin comments on the concessions employers are making to keep employees and remain competitive. Read More Bullying a Serious Job Hazard Janice Rubin comments in the Globe and Mail on a new research study that shows employees tormented at work were more likely to quit than those sexually harassed. Monday, March 10, 2008. Read More Cupid's Arrow losing its sting. Globe and Mail February 13 2008 Janice Rubin comments on new attitudes towards office romances and the workplace. Read More Christine Thomlinson, B.A.,LLB., comments on discrimination in the workplace. War Games for workers incredibly "backwards". Experts sound off on off-site retreats. Toronto Star, January 15, 2008. Read More Globe and Mail October 8, 2007 Janice Rubin, B.A., LLB., comments on high costs employers face for ignoring workplace harassment. Read More Globe and Mail October 4, 2007 The definition of workplace harassment is expanding as Canadian courts and a growing number of employers take aim at those who cross the line. Read More
