Authority of an Employment Standards Officer (Ontario)
If an employee feels that they have been wronged according to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), they may report this to the Ministry of Labour (MOL). Ensuring an investigation, the …
Termination Clauses: Contracting out of Common Law Notice
Within an employment context, an employer can usually end employment without there being misconduct by the employee by providing notice or payment equal to earnings throughout the notice period. Under …
Are Domestic Workers Hired by Householders Employees?
Domestic workers are individuals hired in a private household by householders to assist and/or supervise individuals such as children, elderly, disabled persons, or provide housekeeping services. Householders include individuals that …
Human Rights Law and Recruitment Practices: Does This Apply to Recruitment Agencies?
Hiring practices that have a discriminatory effect upon protected grounds under the human rights law are prohibited. Protected grounds include, but are not limited to, gender, family status, religion, creed, …
What are my Vacation Rights?
With long weekends coming around some employers might decide to substitute a working day for a vacation or an unpaid day and close the office. Can you be forced to …