Employment Law

Employee laid off after harassment complaint: Employment lawyer comments on decision with HR Reporter

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Interview Summary

A former employee was laid off despite initially being offered a role at her company. The Ontario Labour Relations Board found this termination to be a reprisal after the employee had filed a harassment complaint against her employer. What can an employee do to protect their rights in a toxic work environment?

Chantel Goldsmith, a Toronto employment lawyer and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined the HR Reporter’s Jeffrey Smith to discuss the decision and the rights of non-unionized employees dealing with harassment.

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