What is a Common Law Employer?
A common question many employees ask is the difference between entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (the “ESA”), and common law reasonable notice. Understanding the …
A common question many employees ask is the difference between entitlements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (the “ESA”), and common law reasonable notice. Understanding the …
How have vaccination mandates led to claims of constructive dismissal? During the pandemic and thereafter, many employers implemented vaccine policies that mandated vaccination. While employers can require new employees to …
The court was recently tasked with determining if an employer wrongfully dismissed an employee who obtained another full-time job while she was laid off. Generally, unless it is explicitly stated …
What Does the Latest TELUS Mental Health Index Reveal About Workers’ Mental Health? Workers’ mental health has sunk to levels similar to that of the low points during the COVID-19 …
What Led to the Closure of Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse? In a sad turn for Ontario’s toy retail landscape, Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse, a longstanding institution known for …
Recent changes to the law should have employers reviewing their employment contracts. Since 2020, the landscape of employment contracts and termination provisions has been shifting quickly, rendering many employment contracts …
The “Park v Costco Dismissal Case” is a recent Ontario Superior Court case that has attracted attention due to its outcome regarding the establishment of cause (also known as “just …
The widespread increase of remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be here to stay, and with that the Ontario government is looking at updating employment …
The recent ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal in Wakesdale vs. Swegon North America (ONCA 391 2020) has the potential to void many termination provisions within employment contracts. Accordingly, …
Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), employees are entitled to 10 personal emergency leave (PEL) days per year (the first 2 days must be with no loss of pay) for …