In recent years, the Ontario courts have been increasingly strict in the reading of employment contracts. New decisions by the courts have slashed the enforceability of many employment contracts, leaving …
Record inflation in Canada has left all Canadians feeling the impact of the increased cost of groceries, gas, basic household necessities and more. In 2022, inflation reached a three-decade high, …
The initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees to work remotely if they were able to do so. As the pandemic has evolved and as businesses have generally …
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 …
On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government announced the passing of new legislation, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“WWA”), which will have significant implications on employment law. The WWA …
What should an employee do if their boss cancels an approved vacation? Or if an employer requests an employee to work while on vacation? The answer may be surprising to …
As an employee, if you are terminated without cause, you are owed termination pay and maybe owed severance pay, pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). Oftentimes, termination pay …
First off, it would be wise for employers to build an in-camera requirement into contracts, job descriptions and/or workplace policies. This is far from the be-all-and-end-all, but every little bit …
In short, an employer can tell an employee to do just about anything within the general constraints of the employee’s job description (whether one is written or not), provided that …
As more employees consider going back to the office, or are called back by their employers, many are interested to know the vaccination status of co-workers. Employees and employers alike …
