All Worked Up Podcast

29/03/2023

No new episode this week, so we're throwing it back to an original! Watch as our hosts demystify the often-intimidating process of hiring a lawyer:

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In episode 2 of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana demystify the process of hiring a lawyer. They break down conflict searches, retainers, and confidentiality. Dan...

22/03/2023

Ready to kick back and enjoy some time off? Before you pack your bags, tune in to our latest episode where we discuss vacation rules set out by employers. Jill and Dana explore important topics like whether you can take vacation in advance, how vacation accrual works, and when vacation banks. Plus, we'll dive into the idea of "unlimited vacation" and whether it's too good to be true.

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In this week’s episode, time off and vacation policies in the Employment Standard Act are broken down. Our hosts describe how these policies apply to employe...

15/03/2023

If my job offer falls through, what are my rights? What if I've spent money to relocate or already cut ties with my previous employer?

In this week's episode we answer these questions and more to help job-seekers who are navigating this tough situation.

Jill and Dana explain how to minimize potential negative impacts on future career prospects while still protecting your employment rights.

Check out the full episode below!



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In this episode, Jill and Dana offer tips for employees on what to do when a job offer is rescinded by the employer. The hosts discuss the common reasons why...

15/02/2023

This week, our hosts talk all about the rules around office relationships! With Valentine's Day just behind us, it's important to know the legal dos and don'ts when it comes to workplace romance.

While office relationships are not inherently prohibited, things can get tricky when we consider factors such as power imbalances, consent, favouritism and more.

Tune in to learn more! 👇



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All About Office Romance It’s February which means love is in the air! This week we are talking all about co-worker crushes, office ooh-la-las, and workplace woos. That’s right, we dive into the legal side of workplace relationships. While office romances are not inherently prohibited, things ca...

08/02/2023

This week we're throwing it back to to the basics! Episode 2 is all about your first meeting with an employment lawyer. No more jitters, no more confusion!

Listen as we demystify the process, help you ask the right questions, and give you the confidence you need to stand up for your rights in the workplace. Check it out!



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In episode 2 of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana demystify the process of hiring a lawyer. They break down conflict searches, retainers, and confidentiality. Dana confirms the etymology of ‘Cone of Silence’, Jill and Dana may or may not need a refresher on stocks.

03/02/2023

You may have noticed we are taking a break this week, so it's the perfect time to catch up on past episodes! Check out Episode 8 to learn everything you need to know about the basics of severance packages. Our hosts break down what a severance package is, when it's offered, and what it should include. Don't miss out on this important information if you're facing job loss or a layoff:



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Jill and Dana talk cold hard cash (among other things!) in Part 1 of Severance Entitlements. They break down minimum severance entitlements from the ESA and ...

26/01/2023

This week our hosts discuss all of the different elements that can go into an employment law settlement. Settlements (not to be confused with severance packages) usually occur when an employee is fired and then makes some kind of claim of wrongdoing against their employer.

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This week we are talking about another important topic that at first glance sounds extremely boring: structuring settlements. We know, you are on the edge of...

18/01/2023

This week on All Worked Up, we are so excited to welcome special guest John Westdal!

A former employment lawyer and currently one of Ottawa’s top employment mediators, John joins our hosts Jill Lewis and Dana DuPerron to talk all about mediation including a step-by-step of the process, how long it can take, and objectives of parties involved.

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This week we are SO excited to welcome a very special guest to All Worked Up, John Westdal! John is a former employment lawyer and currently one of Ottawa’s ...

11/01/2023

Cold and flu season is in full swing which has many of us wondering - what are my rights at work when I'm sick? This week, Jill and Dana dive in and chat sick days, doctor's notes, absenteeism, and working from home:

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Folks, cold and flu season is officially in full swing, which means employees are using up their sick days left right and centre. In Episode 31, Jill and Dan...

05/12/2022

What does it mean to be fired "with cause"?

This week, our hosts discuss examples of "Just Cause dismissals" and the consequences of this termination category on severance entitlements.

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This week we are talking all about Just Cause dismissals - not to be confused with being terminated "just cuz". In reality, it is pretty rare to be terminate...

09/11/2022

Going through the process of applying for long-term disability (LTD) can feel overwhelming, especially if you are already dealing with a health or personal issue. In this week's episode of All Worked Up, we share some key guidelines to follow when applying for LTD:

This week, our hosts are grateful for an acronym change. Jill and Dana are going from short to long and talking all about long term disability benefits (LTD)...

07/11/2022

Halloween may have been last week, but employment law cautionary tales still haunt us! Check out our latest episode, where our hosts tell their spookiest stories for employers and employees:

Welcome to our spooookiest yet! On this special Halloween edition of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana both tell their scariest cautionary tales of employment law...

03/11/2022

Imagine getting a 150K settlement and paying more than half of that money back because of a social media post?! Sounds like a horror story, doesn't it? This week's episode is all about the spookiest things that could happen to employers and employees in employment law:

Welcome to our spooookiest yet! On this special Halloween edition of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana both tell their scariest cautionary tales of employment law...

31/10/2022

Get ready for our spooookiest episode yet! Jill and Dana tell their scariest employment law cautionary tales on this special Halloween edition of All Worked Up.

Check it out... if you dare!

Welcome to our spooookiest yet! On this special Halloween edition of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana both tell their scariest cautionary tales of employment law...

28/10/2022

Are you suffering from a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working? In this week's episode of All Worked Up, our hosts talk about short-term disability, including what you need to know to ensure insurance companies approve your request for short-term disability benefits.

Check out the full episode below!

26/10/2022

What qualifies for short-term disability? In this week's episode of All Worked Up, we answer commonly asked questions about STD and talk about how important it is to gather the right information before applying:

This week, we’re talking all about an important element of employment law: short-term disability (STD). Jill tries her best not to giggle at unfortunate acro...

21/10/2022

Are you suffering from a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working? In this week's episode of All Worked Up, Jill and Dana talk about the employment law basics of short-term disability, including what you need to know to help your request be approved by insurance companies.

Check out Episode 22 now!

19/10/2022

What kinds of situations qualify employees for short-term disability? In this week's episode of All Worked Up, we answer the main questions about short-term disability and discuss how important it is to get the correct information before applying. Check out Episode 22 now!

18/10/2022

ICYMI: Do you go above and beyond at your job or stick to the bare minimum? Listen to our episode on the concept of "quiet quitting" and what it means for employers and employees:

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All Worked Up is hosted by Jill Lewis and Dana DuPerron, experienced employment lawyers with Nelligan Law. Not just co-workers, but good friends, Jill and Dana often spend too much (unbillable) time chatting about workplace issues that get them all worked up. They want to share the things they’ve ...

17/10/2022

Have your work duties significantly changed from your original contract? The reshuffling of tasks can be one example of constructive dismissal in the workplace. In this week's episode, we discuss everything you need to know about constructive dismissal.

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Our much-awaited topic is here! In episode 21 of All Worked Up, our hosts break down the somewhat abstract legal definition of constructive into dismissal in...

11/10/2022

Numbers don't lie! Research shows that the concept of is catching on, especially among Gen-Zers But what does this mean for employees and employers? In the latest episode of All Worked Up, our hosts share their thoughts on this trending topic. Shhh... you won't want to miss this one!

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This week. Jill and Dana tackle the newly-popularized-by-Tik Tok concept of "quiet quitting". Jill and Dana start our by addressing the elephant in the room ...

06/10/2022

Is "quiet quitting" real? If so, what does it mean for employees and employers? Our hosts dug deeper into this trending topic in this week's episode of All Worked Up:

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All Worked Up is hosted by Jill Lewis and Dana DuPerron, experienced employment lawyers with Nelligan Law. Not just co-workers, but good friends, Jill and Dana often spend too much (unbillable) time chatting about workplace issues that get them all worked up. They want to share the things they’ve ...

05/10/2022

The hashtag has had more than 17 million views on TikTok in the past month - but what is all the buzz about? In this week's episode of All Worked Up, we dig into the subject and share our insights on what that means for employees and employers. Check it out and see if you might be the "quiet quitting" type:

This week. Jill and Dana tackle the newly-popularized-by-Tik Tok concept of "quiet quitting". Jill and Dana start our by addressing the elephant in the room ...

01/09/2022

Next, releases have got Jill and Dana are all worked up. Typically presented at the end of all the nitty gritty details and negotiations of a workplace exit, releases have the power to induce panic for clients - but they are extremely important to understand.

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This week, releases have got Jill and Dana are all worked up. Typically presented at the end of all the nitty gritty details and negotiations of a workplace ...

31/08/2022

In the series finale of our workplace investigations series, Jill and Dana explain the process will look like for the respondent. They elaborate on how power imbalances, credibility, and intent all come into play in investigations. and how an employment lawyer can help you understand your rights.

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In the series finale of our workplace investigations series, Jill and Dana explain the process will look like for the respondent. They elaborate on how power...

30/08/2022

Our workplace investigation series continues with Part 2 - the complainant. Our hosts know how tough it can be for employees to bring forward a harassment complaint, and they explain exactly what to expect throughout the process:

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This week, our workplace investigation series continues with Part 2. Jill and Dana talk workplace investigations from the perspective of the complainant. The...

29/08/2022

Folks, hold on tight because we've got another thrilling series for you! This week, Jill and Dana kick off Part 1 of Workplace Investigations, specifically from the perspective of an employer:

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Folks, hold on tight because we've got another series for you. Move over, Bridgerton (again). This week, Jill and Dana kick off Part 1 of Workplace Investiga...

25/08/2022

Next up, workplace bullying and harassment understandably have our hosts All Worked Up. Jill and Dana talk about employee rights, power imbalances, inappropriate jokes, and mobbing:

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This week, workplace bullying and harassment understandably have our hosts All Worked Up. Jill and Dana talk about employee rights, power imbalances, inappro...

24/08/2022

In Episode 9, Jill and Dana discuss discrimination. They explain what discrimination can look like, how it is not necessarily just being treated differently, and steps to take if you are experiencing discrimination in the workplace:

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In episode 9, we're covering a big one: discrimination. We start out with a good old-fashioned pop quiz on protected grounds in Ontario. JIll and Dana explai...

23/08/2022

Next up, bullying in the workplace has got Jill and Dana All Worked Up. Watch as they discuss employee rights, power imbalances, inappropriate jokes, and mobbing. Check out the full episode below!

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This week, workplace bullying and harassment understandably have our hosts All Worked Up. Jill and Dana talk about employee rights, power imbalances, inappro...