Monkhouse Law

Not all employment-related matters can or should proceed in the same forum. For instance, unlike provincially-regulated employees, federally-regulated employees are sometimes able to pursue their […]

According to the Employment Standards Act, employees are not entitled to paid vacation time during their first year of employment. That is because employees accrue

The forces of global competition now pervade the economy, where advanced communications have made possible competition from around the world even for skilled service work.

When confronted with an employment issue it is typically best and most desirable to act fast towards resolving your matter, which may involve starting some

Before commencing employment new employees are often asked to sign an employment contract as a condition of starting in that role. This contract may contain

When Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives were elected, they proposed many changes to the way in which Ontario was to be governed. To

Canada is a country distinguished by, and proud of, its diversity.  This diversity manifests itself in the employment world, as many foreign nationals travel to

On December 13, 2018, the federal government’s Bill C-86, which among other things establishes a new Pay Equity Act (the “Act”), received royal assent.  The

Being terminated from a job is something that can turn a person’s world upside down. Questions immediately arise, such as why were you terminated? Was

Job abandonment is when an employee leaves work with the intention of not returning, typically asserted not when an employee indicates they are resigning but

Employees can be compensated in a variety of ways: hourly rate, salary, commissions, bonuses, and sometimes a mix. The Employment Standards Act, 2000 as well

At first, you felt great about tendering your resignation. You often felt underappreciated for your work and figured the job satisfaction wasn’t worth the amount

Bill C-86, ‘A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures (the “Bill”)’, received

Sick leave and Pregnancy/Parental leave are the more commonly known protected leaves for employees. However, there are several other leaves that much less known and

Employees in Ontario are either federally regulated or provincially regulated. Most employees are provincially-regulated meaning the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, SO 2000, c 41

A golden parachute is a term coined for clauses in employment contracts that provide for enhanced severance packages. Typically, these are given to executive level

Under the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), employees are entitled to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of their

There is a good faith obligation on employers and employees during the life of the contract which includes a duty to act honestly with the

It has been over a year since the government provided the options for new parents to take up to 18 months of parental leave instead

Employees should be free from retaliation in the event they complain about the discrimination they are experiencing at work. For example, an employer might terminate

The relationship between an employee and employer is one of contract and is either written or implied. In a typical situation, the employee agrees to