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Union Certification Applications in Ontario: What Employers Must Do When One Arrives and Why Timing Is Everything
Receiving notice of a union certification application at your Ontario workplace is not a matter you can defer for a...
Can an Employer Reverse a Termination in Ontario? (Can You Be “Un-Fired”?)
Being terminated is disorienting enough. Being asked to come back shortly afterward adds a layer of complexity most employees are...
If You’re Part of an HR Investigation, This Is Not Just “Routine”
Being called into an HR investigation at work whether as the person who made a complaint, a witness, or the...
Non-Compete Agreements in British Columbia Explained
In most employment situations, non-compete clauses are illegal and unenforceable in Ontario. Since October 25, 2021, Ontario's Employment Standards Act...
Mediation in Employment Law
Most Ontario employment disputes are resolved at mediation not at trial. That makes mediation the moment where the outcome of...
Unconscionable Settlement Agreements in Ontario: Five Red Flags to Watch for Before You Sign Any Release
When an employer hands you a settlement agreement after a termination, they are hoping you sign it quickly. The agreement...
From Full-Time to Part-Time: Is It Legal in Ontario?
If your employer has cut your hours, reduced your pay, or told you that your full-time role is now part-time,...
Workplace Misconduct in Ontario: How Employers Can Respond Without Triggering Legal Risk
When workplace misconduct arises, the instinct is to act decisively and quickly. That instinct is understandable but in Ontario employment...
Whistleblower Protection in BC: What Employees Who Report Wrongdoing or Safety Concerns Need to Know
If you have reported wrongdoing, raised a safety concern, or are considering doing so, one of the first questions you...
Independent vs. Dependent Contractor in Ontario: How the Classification Works and What It Means for Both Sides
Worker classification in Ontario is one of the most frequently misunderstood and most frequently litigated areas of employment law. The...
Unfair Labour Practices in Ontario: What Employers Must Avoid, What the OLRB Can Order, and How to Reduce Risk
Unfair labour practices present some of the most serious and difficult-to-reverse legal risks Ontario employers face. A single misstep during...
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Resignations in BC: When a Resignation Is Actually Constructive Dismissal
In BC employment law, how a departure is labelled matters far less than why it happened and whether the employee...