Google Trends show that many Canadians have recently been Googling “recession”. As we see news reports of a potential recession in 2022-2023, many remember the 2008 recession (nicknamed the “Great …
The changing economy has many employers looking for areas to cut costs and maximize efficiencies. Unfortunately, that often leads to large layoffs and employees looking for new work in a …
Over the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian businesses were given government assistance and subsidies in an effort to support struggling businesses through those difficult times. As we see the impacts of …
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is known for making bold moves and statements when managing his companies and business interests. Recently, he is in the news again for announcing that …
Studies show that approximately 1 in 5 Canadians struggle with a mental health issue, and many of these issues manifest themselves in the workplace. A person’s job is often a …
Although many people may use the terms “unjust dismissal” or “wrongful dismissal” interchangeably, each have a separate meaning and are not to be confused. Unjust dismissals in Canada are specific …
The answer to this question will largely depend on whether your contract has any provisions concerning the change in work schedule. If there aren’t any such provisions, as is the …
In the recent decision by the Superior Court of Ontario in Russell v The Brick Warehouse case, the court has taken a firm stance against employers that fail to meet …
Under the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave regulations of the Employment Standards Act, an employee placed on layoff or reduced hours as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is not to …
Employers’ duty to maintain workplace safety with vaccination policies in place Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace as required by the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, …
