Unjust Dismissals in Canada
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 …
Can my employer change my regular work schedule?
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 …
Russell v The Brick Warehouse : Judge Awards 24 Months Notice and $25,000 in Moral Damages
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 …
Can an Employee Claim Constructive Dismissal for a COVID-19 Layoff?
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 …
Vaccination Policies at Work: Can You be Fired for Refusing a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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, …
Proof of Vaccination for In-Office Work
As more Canadians receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, employers may be wondering whether they can ask for proof of vaccination to allow for more in-office work. Employers can ask for proof …
How Do You Know if The Terms of Your Job Offer Are Fair?
Special to The Globe and Mail Hiring agreements are becoming too complicated. As an employment lawyer, sometimes even I have a hard time understanding them. This may unduly benefit employers …
Ontario to Give Three Paid Sick Days to Employees
Following months of demands for sick pay coverage, the Ontario government has announced a temporary plan that will provide up to three paid sick days to employees. The Ontario COVID-19 …
Placed on an Infectious Disease Emergency Leave? That can be a Constructive Dismissal
As a result of COVID-19, many employees were placed in the uncertain position of being temporarily laid off under the ESA, now called Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (“IDEL”). It was …
COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave Needs to be Targeted
Daniel Lublin, an Employment Lawyer, talks with CP24 about paid sick leaves in Ontario. Q: What is the difference between provincial and federal guidelines? The federal government will pay the …