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BC Public Holidays and Stat Holiday Pay: Dates, Rules, and Eligibility
Every missed statutory holiday could mean hundreds of dollars in lost wages over time. Knowing your rights to BC stat...
Ontario’s Pay Transparency Rules: Employers Must Comply Now
Ontario's pay transparency rules are now in force. As of January 1, 2026, employers with 25 or more employees must...
Vacation Pay in British Columbia Explained
Vacation pay in British Columbia is not a perk. It is a statutory right under the Employment Standards Act of...
Protected Grounds In Ontario
In Ontario, individuals are legally protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and services under the Ontario Human Rights Code. These...
How Many Sick Days Are You Allowed in Ontario?
In Ontario, employees are entitled to 3 unpaid sick days per calendar year under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. These...
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...