Employers and the off-duty conduct of employees

By Debbie Boswell ( August 11, 2025, 3:06 PM EDT) -- A recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario offers important guidance to employers around off-duty conduct and the obligation to investigate incidents of harassment. The decision, Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587, 2025 ONCA 415 confirms that employers have an obligation to investigate potential incidents of harassment, even in the absence of a formal complaint. It also confirms that employers can discipline for off-duty conduct where that conduct has an impact on the workplace....
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