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Soma Ray-Ellis

St. Catharines Standard

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I think an employee is sleeping on the job — they disagree but I have evidence. Can I fire them for cause? Ask Soma

I think an employee is sleeping on the job — they disagree but I have evidence. Can I fire them for cause? Ask Soma
16.03.2026 10

The Star

Soma Ray-Ellis

My best workers are embracing quiet quitting and ‘bare minimum Mondays.’ What now? Ask Soma

02.03.2026 10

St. Catharines Standard

Soma Ray-Ellis

My best workers are embracing quiet quitting and ‘bare minimum Mondays.’ What now? Ask Soma

02.03.2026 10

The Star

Soma Ray-Ellis

My employees are requesting more stress leave since the pandemic. Are they entitled to it? Ask Soma

03.02.2026 10

St. Catharines Standard

Soma Ray-Ellis

A co-worker made unwanted sexual advances at a holiday party and is making me uncomfortable at work. How should I handle this? Ask Soma

20.01.2026 10

The Star

Soma Ray-Ellis

I’m in management and my boss makes rude comments and yells at me. What are my rights?

09.12.2025 10

St. Catharines Standard

Soma Ray-Ellis

Coldplay ‘kiss-cam’ outing shines a light on office romances. Should my boss resign over an open secret? Ask Soma

05.08.2025 20

St. Catharines Standard

Soma Ray-Ellis

I’m about to have my first baby. How much maternity leave must my employer allow me? Ask Soma

10.06.2025 10

The Star

Soma Ray-Ellis

Is my employer allowed to monitor me in the workplace digitally and by video surveillance? Ask Soma

27.05.2025 10

St. Catharines Standard

Soma Ray-Ellis