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Lawyer Consultations: What to Expect as an Employee
If you are dealing with a workplace dispute, a termination, a severance offer, or a human rights complaint in Ontario,...
Fractional vs. Full-Time Counsel: What Growing Employers Actually Need
Most growing businesses eventually reach the point where legal questions are coming in faster than the leadership team can handle...
Can You Be Fired for Calling in Sick in BC?
Many BC employees worry that calling in sick puts their job at risk. The short answer is that in most...
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...
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...