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Minimum employment standards legislation in both Ontario and at the federal level in Canada requires that an employer provide employees with vacation pay on top […]

In a recent case involving Dr. David Walt Dentistry 2022 ONSC 2967, the Ontario Superior Court rendered a summary judgment decision regarding a wrongful dismissal action. The

Commission is compensation that is earned based on job performance. Those who are in a commission-based role often agree to be compensated a certain amount

Frustration of contract occurs when an employment relationship ends due to circumstances outside of the control of either party, and “there is no reasonable likelihood

We will discuss what happens when an investment advisor is dismissed with just cause. What is Just Cause? Employers have a right to terminate an

Rights for Terminated Investment Advisors Investment advisors who are terminated without cause are entitled to notice as set out in their employment contract, or if

Inappropriate behaviour in the workplace can include offensive comments, bullying, unwanted sexual advances, discrimination, aggressive communications, threats and other conduct that makes an employee feel

The Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA) sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in Ontario. The ESA provides the minimum 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

As an employee, a time may come when you feel uncomfortable with the actions or decisions of your employer. It can be difficult to speak

If you’ve just been put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), you’re probably wondering what it really means — and whether your job is at

The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that all employees be granted one 30-minute meal break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. This means your

The Canada Labour Code requires that all federally regulated employees be granted one 30-minute meal break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. This means

The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) requires that all employees be granted one 30-minute break for every 5 consecutive hours of work. This means your

Yes, you can work while receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in Canada. If you work part-time or earn money while receiving EI, you may still

On February 28, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced the Working for Workers Act, 2022. The legislation, which passed on April 11, 2022, introduced new

Canada’s right to disconnect framework is designed to address the growing expectation that employees remain connected to work outside regular working hours. With smartphones, email,

An employee’s statutory entitlement to vacation pay is defined under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Employees often have questions about vacation pay and vacation

Employment law is the series of rights and entitlements which have been put in place to protect the rights of workers in non-unionized workplaces. In

Ontario’s general minimum wage increased from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour on October 1, 2026. This page reflects the most recent minimum wage changes in Ontario,

Out of hundreds of employment law cases published by Ontario Courts each year, only a handful will set precedents that will be cited for years

When you are dealing with a serious illness or disability, paperwork is often the last thing on your mind. But what happens if you never

Employment lawyers help employees understand and protect their workplace rights. They may assist with issues such as wrongful dismissal, severance pay, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment,

Ontario’s Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Bill 27) received Royal Assent on December 2, 2021. The legislation amended several Ontario workplace laws, including the Employment