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Should you apply for workers comp? (Federal)
Federally regulated workers have no separate workers comp system—claims go to a provincial board, and only some cover harm from harassment.
1-minute read
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How to decide whether to file a human rights complaint (ON)
In Ontario, filing is free and usually ends in a private settlement, not public vindication—how to weigh the trade-off.
11-minute read
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Am I a federally regulated worker? (And why it matters)
Only about 7% of Canadian workers are federally regulated (banks, airlines, telecom). How to tell which laws cover you, and why it matters.
2-minute read
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What is workplace sexual harassment?
Unwanted behaviour tied to your sex or gender—it ranges from jokes to violence, targets people with less power, and is illegal in Canada.
3-minute read
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You’re being sexually harassed at work. What are your options?
Your three options—stay, report, or quit—and why people rarely regret which they chose, only the time spent agonizing over it.
8-minute read
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Getting punished for complaining and how to protect yourself
Being punished for complaining is common, and when a boss does it that's an illegal reprisal you can fight. How to prove it.
7-minute read
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Working with your union
How your union is supposed to help, and the important conflict that means too often it can't or won't.
11-minute read
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How to decide whether to go to the police
Some harassment is criminal, but most isn't, and with police clearing about 1 in 10 cases, reporting is a personal call. What to consider.
8-minute read
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How to decide whether to go public, and how to protect yourself if you do
Going public can lead to online abuse, a defamation lawsuit, or career damage. Here's how to protect yourself.
9-minute read
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How to find and work with a lawyer
You'll want an employment lawyer. How to find one, keep the cost down by limiting scope, and what a lawyer can and can't do for you.
9-minute read
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The secret your employer doesn’t want you to know
The secret is the demand letter, which asks your employer to give you money as compensation for what happened. Surprisingly often, it works.
8-minute read
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How to decide whether to take legal action (and what to expect if you do)
Suing is mainly about money and can drag on for years, but starting doesn't lock you in: 98% of cases settle or end early. What to consider.
16-minute read
