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Shelly McLaughlin

Mar 152 min read

Navigating Workplace Tangles: Occam's Razor as an Investigative Compass

In the intricate realm of workplace investigations, particularly those involving allegations of bullying, harassment, or discrimination,...

Shelly McLaughlin

Mar 12 min read

Clash Over Investigators: Are Employers Bound to Complainant Choices?

Introduction: Navigating Employee Objections in Workplace Investigations From an employer's perspective, it's important to recognize that...

Shelly McLaughlin

Feb 162 min read

Empowering Honesty: The Impact of Qualified Privilege in Workplace Investigations

Introduction: The Safavi-Naini v Rubin Thomlinson LLP, 2023 ONCA 86 ruling brings a significant development for workplace investigators....

The Neutral Zone

Feb 12 min read

Closing the Gap: Why Effective Harassment Training Can't Wait

Beyond compliance, there's an overarching need for employers to cultivate a workplace culture that disapproves of any form of harassment.