Family Medical Leave in Ontario
Family medical leave in Ontario gives employees the right to take unpaid, job-protected time off to care for a seriously...
Terminating Toxic or Disgruntled Employees
In every workplace, one disgruntled employee can disrupt productivity, morale, and team cohesion. Whether their behaviour becomes toxic over time...
New Long-Term Illness Leave Coming to Ontario in June 2025
Ontario is introducing a new job-protected leave for workers facing serious medical conditions. As part of the Working for Workers...
Leave of Absence in Ontario: Explained (Updated for 2025)
When balancing work and personal life, employees in Ontario have access to job-protected leaves that allow time away from work...
Ministry of Labour Complaints May Limit Your Legal Options
When a workplace issue arises, employees in Ontario have several avenues for seeking help. While many of these avenues can...
5 Signs It’s Time to Call an Employment Lawyer in Ottawa
If you're an employee in Ottawa dealing with a workplace issue, knowing when and how to get legal advice can...
The Employment Contract in Ontario: Why They Matter
Every employment relationship in Ontario is governed by an agreement—whether written or implied. In unionized workplaces, this comes in the...
Compassionate Care Leave in Ontario: Explained
Compassionate care leave is a protected job leave under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that allows eligible employees to...
Consequences of Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can expose organizations to significant legal and financial risk. In Ontario, this issue is...
Facing a Union Dispute in Ontario? What Employers Need to Know
In Ontario, many workplaces are unionized, meaning specific roles fall under the representation of a trade union. The union holds...
Updating the Employee Handbook
For employers in Ontario, an up-to-date employee handbook is more than just a resource—it is a risk management tool. As...
Understanding Mandatory Retirement
Mandatory retirement can be a confusing and controversial topic for both employers and employees in Ontario. While some assume that...