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Right to Disconnect in Ontario: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Ontario's right to disconnect law sounds more powerful than it is. If you were hoping it means you can ignore...
Can Employers Change Your Job Duties in Ontario?
Employers in Ontario do have some latitude to adjust job duties over time. But there is a clear legal limit....
Job Abandonment in Ontario: What It Means and When It Applies
Job abandonment is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Ontario employment law. Employers sometimes claim an employee abandoned their...
Bardal Factors Explained: How Courts Calculate Severance in Ontario
When you are dismissed without cause in Ontario, your employer must provide reasonable notice or pay in lieu. The Employment...
Lump Sum vs. Salary Continuation in Ontario: Which Severance Option Is Better?
When you are terminated without cause in Ontario, your employer will typically offer severance in one of two forms: a...
What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Bankrupt in Canada
When a company goes bankrupt in Canada, employees are often among the last to find out and among the least...
How to Write a Termination Letter in Ontario That Will Hold Up If Challenged
A termination letter is not just a formality. It is a legal document that confirms compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards...
Nepotism in the Workplace: Is It Legal in Canada?
Nepotism in the workplace favouring family members or personal connections in hiring, promotions, or workplace decisions is one of the...
Casual in BC Doesn’t Mean Fewer Rights: What Every On-Call and Casual Worker Needs to Know
Casual employment is common across healthcare, hospitality, retail, and construction in BC. Many casual workers assume their irregular hours or...
Performance Reviews in Ontario: Legal Risks Employers Must Avoid
Performance reviews are not just internal HR tools. When an employee is terminated, disciplined, or denied a promotion, your performance...
Voluntary vs Involuntary Resignation in Ontario: What’s the Difference?
In Ontario employment law, not all resignations are equal. A resignation that appears voluntary on its face may actually be...
Dismissed for Off-Duty Conduct in Ontario?
Employees in Ontario are sometimes disciplined or dismissed for things they did entirely outside of work a social media post,...