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December is complex.  A third of our statutory holidays are Christian-based, despite our diverse workforce in Canada. The holiday season can be a joyful time for many but it also raises questions about cultural inclusion in the workplace. 

For employers in Ontario, this includes understanding whether employees can swap statutory holidays like Christmas for religious or cultural holidays more meaningful to them.Continue Reading Swapping Christmas Stat Holidays: Human Rights & Cultural Inclusion in the Workplace

With Halloween officially behind us, it’s time to pitch the pumpkins, finish up that leftover candy, and pack up the spiderweb decor for another year.

But beyond leftover treats and lingering decor are there any ghosts and goblins lurking that might keep things a little too spooky during the upcoming holiday season? By proactively addressing some key issues in the workplace employers are in a much better position to keep spooky season where it belongs and focus instead on the bright times of the upcoming holiday season. Continue Reading Keeping Spooky Season Where it Belongs: Essential Tips for a Smooth Holiday Season