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ESA Reprisal Liability: Lessons from Ramsook v Polat Construction
Ramsook v Polat Construction: What Ontario Employers Need to Know About ESA Reprisal Liability A May 2026 decision from the Ontario...
Employment Lawyer Free Consultation — What You Need to Know First
If you are searching for a free employment lawyer consultation in Ontario, you are not alone. Many people facing job...
Can an Employer Hire Someone to Replace a Laid Off Employee in Ontario?
If you were laid off and then discovered your employer hired someone else to do your job, you may be...
Vacation Pay in Ontario: How It Works, How to Calculate It, and When It Must Be Paid
Vacation pay in Ontario is one of the most frequently misunderstood employment standards entitlements. Many employees assume it is automatically...
BC Harassment Investigation Ruling: Lessons from City Realty Ltd v Maxwell Personal Real Estate Corporation
When workplace concerns go unanswered, the legal consequences can extend far beyond morale issues. A recent decision from the BC...
Ontario Break Laws: How Many Breaks You Are Entitled to by Shift Length
Many employees assume their employer is following Ontario's break laws, but that is not always the case. Missed meal breaks,...
Five Employment Law Situations Where You Should Have Called a Lawyer Yesterday
There's a pattern we see with employers, and it's almost universal. An HR manager or business owner runs into a tricky...
BC Minimum Wage 2026: New Rates Effective June 1
As of June 1, 2026, the general minimum wage in British Columbia is $18.25 per hour, up from $17.85 in...
Can I Get EI If I Quit My Job?
One of the most common questions employees face when considering resigning is whether they can still collect Employment Insurance. The...
How Many Weeks and Working Days Are in 2025
Understanding how many weeks and working days are in a year is essential for both employees and employers. Whether you...
Pressured to Sign a Full and Final Release? What Have You Just Given Up?!
When your employment ends, your employer will often ask you to sign a full and final release. This document is...
Common Law Severance in Ontario: What It Is and How Much You May Be Owed
Common law severance in Ontario refers to the compensation employees may be entitled to when their employment is terminated without...