If an employer is found guilty of discrimination, there are many different remedies which may be awarded to the person who received the discrimination. They […]

It would be great if the law had a snow day provision for adults. Unfortunately, that’s not the case in Ontario. Suppose snow prevents you

Employment Lawyer Walter Yoo explains: Employees often believe that their private social media accounts have no connection to the workplace, especially when the posts on

In Café La Foret Ltd. v. C., 2023 BCCA 354, the British Columbia Court of Appeal addresses whether a global award may be made for

Employment Lawyer Miguel Mangalindan speaks about holiday events and some employment law tips regarding holiday parties: What role does employment law have in workplace social

Employment Lawyer Samantha Lucifora explains: If your employer is attempting to rely on an active employment clause to suggest that you should not get your

Employment law in Ontario governs the relationship between employers and employees in non-unionized workplaces. It sets minimum standards for wages, hours, vacation, public holidays, termination

Alexandra Monkhouse, Employment Lawyer, explains: Who pays legal fees in a class action lawsuit?  Generally, no money is paid up front for a class action

Employees are entitled to a leave of absence in Ontario. The types of leave of absence available for employees is outlined in Ontario’s Employment Standards

If you have been terminated in Ontario, you have rights and entitlements upon termination. Employers must provide a notice of termination or payment in lieu

In Ontario, what type of break period am I entitled to at work? Walter Yoo, Employment Lawyer at Monkhouse Law explains break periods in Ontario:

Andrew Monkhouse, Employment Lawyer, gives employment law advice for employers. Here are 3 tips for employers: 1. Change Management: This is making sure that people

What if I am part of a mass layoff and my company files for bankruptcy? One concern with mass terminations is the potential for a

In the case of LG Electronics Canada Inc., 2023 ONSC 5476 (CanLII), a 49-year-old warehouse worker with over 13 years of service did not fail

In the case of Brewers Retail Inc. v. Campbell 2023 ONCA 534, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from the Financial Services Regulatory

In Ontario, parents are able to take a job-protected leave of absence from their employment following the birth of their child. This is also referred

In the case of G. v. Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission, the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick dismissed an appeal from the Workers’

In the case of Oliveira v. Oliveira 2023 ONCA 520, recently heard by the Ontario Court of Appeal, the appellant, Jack Oliveira, appealed a decision

In Ontario, what is commonly referred to as “compassionate leave” is not a specific term used in employment legislation. Instead, compassionate leave is covered under

The minimum employment standards for parental leave in Ontario are outlined in Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) for provincially regulated employees. Under the ESA,

In Ontario, employees have the right to prioritize their health and well-being, including taking time off work when necessary for stress leave. The Ontario Employment

Has your long-term disability (LTD) claim been denied or your benefits cut off? You may be told you have “90 days to appeal,” but internal