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What is Insubordination in the Workplace?
Insubordination is one of the most commonly misused justifications for termination in Ontario. Employers sometimes label a dismissal as being...
Bereavement Leave in Ontario: How Many Days You Are Entitled To and What Your Employer Must Do
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without having to worry about your job. Bereavement leave in Ontario gives employees...
Short-Term Disability in Ontario: Guide to STD Benefits, Pay & Denials)
Short-term disability benefits replace part of your income when a medical condition prevents you from doing your job. In Ontario,...
My Doctor Says I Can’t Work. My Disability Insurer Disagrees. What Now?
Your doctor says you cannot work. Your disability insurer disagrees. This is one of the most common and frustrating situations...
Overtime Pay in Ontario: The 44-Hour Rule, Salaried Employees, and Back Pay
In Ontario, most employees are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 44 hours in a single workweek....
Mental Health Leave in Ontario: How to Request It, What Protection You Have, and What Your Employer Must Do
Mental health conditions can qualify for protected leave in Ontario. Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, employees are entitled to...
Family Medical Leave in Ontario: Who Qualifies, How Long It Lasts, and How It Differs from Compassionate Care Leave
Family medical leave in Ontario gives employees the right to take unpaid, job-protected time off to care for a seriously...
Your Ontario Termination Letter: What It Must Include, What You Do Not Have to Sign, and Whether the Offer Is Fair
When your employment ends in Ontario, your employer will typically provide a termination letter. This document is more than a...
Maternity Leave in Ontario: Pregnancy Leave Rules, Length, Pay, and Your Rights
In Ontario, what most people call maternity leave is legally referred to as pregnancy leave under the Employment Standards Act,...
Frustration of an Employment Contract Explained
If you are on disability leave and your employer has suggested that your employment contract may be frustrated, or has...
Paternity Leave in Ontario: Rights for Fathers, How Long It Lasts, and Whether It Is Paid
Many people search for paternity leave in Ontario, but Ontario employment law does not use that term. Fathers and non-birthing...
Ontario Jury Duty: Is It Mandatory, Do You Get Paid, and What Are Your Employment Rights?
If you receive a jury summons in Ontario, you are legally required to attend unless the court excuses you. Failing...