By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Burnout usually gets the attention of Human Resources when it becomes impossible to ignore. An employee goes on leave. Someone resigns unexpectedly. A high performer’s work starts slipping. A manager complains that a previously reliable employee has “checked out.” But there is another form of burnout that can be much harder to spot: silent burnout. These are employees who are still showing up, meeting deadlines and doing what is

By George Waggott, founder George Waggott Law For nearly a decade, Ontario employers have been required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to investigate workplace harassment complaints in a manner that is "appropriate in the circumstances." Despite this statutory obligation, there has been relatively little guidance until now on what that standard actually requires. That changed with the Ontario Labour Relations Board's June 2026 decision in Alyssa Gassi v.

By George Waggott, founder George Waggott Law Every major sporting event raises the same concern among employers: will productivity suffer? The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America, has been no exception. Millions of employees have been following matches during the workday, checking scores on their phones, discussing results with colleagues, and adjusting their schedules around key games. While some estimates suggest the tournament costs businesses billions in los