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How old do you have to be to work in Ontario?
The minimum age to work in Ontario depends on the type of job and the industry. Most workplaces allow employees...
Probationary Period Ontario: Your Rights If Terminated
Probationary Period in Ontario: What It Means, What Your Rights Are, and What Happens If You Are Terminated Many employees assume...
Record of Employment (ROE): Deadlines, Codes & Employer Obligations
When your employment ends or is interrupted, your employer is required to issue a Record of Employment. This document is...
Wage Deductions in Ontario: What Your Employer Can and Cannot Take From Your Pay
Receiving a paycheque smaller than you expected is frustrating. Under Ontario law, your employer cannot simply decide to take money...
Long-Term Illness Leave in Ontario: Who Qualifies, How Long It Lasts, and Your Rights
Long-term illness leave is a new job-protected leave under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000, introduced by the Working for Workers...
Unpaid Internships: Are They Legal (in Ontario)?
Internships are a common path into the workforce for students and recent graduates in Ontario. But many internships that are...
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a Stat Holiday in Ontario?
Ontario employees are entitled to nine statutory holidays each year under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Understanding which days qualify,...
Leave of Absence in Ontario: What Is Protected, How Long It Lasts, and What Happens to Your Job
Statutory leaves of absence in Ontario give employees the right to take time away from work for specific personal, family,...
Just Cause and With Cause Termination in Ontario
If your employer tells you that your termination is for cause, the stakes are high. A for-cause termination in Ontario...
Family Caregiver Leave in Ontario: Eligibility, Duration, and Your Rights
Family caregiver leave is an unpaid, job-protected leave under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 that allows eligible employees to take...
Stress Leave in Ontario: How Long It Lasts, Who Qualifies, and Your Legal Rights
Stress leave in Ontario refers to time off work due to stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions...
Medical Accommodation Ontario: Meaning, Rights & LTD Explained
A medical condition does not automatically end your employment in Ontario. In many cases, you are legally entitled to continue...