The Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) is the legislation that governs vacation entitlements in Ontario. An employee and employer may agree to additional vacation entitlements in the employment contract, but an…
Merging of Employment and Immigration Laws Continues The Government of Canada has modified the Immigration, Refugees and Protection Regulations (“IRPR”) to enhance the protection of foreign workers in Canada. The…
Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing them with advanced notice of termination or appropriate pay in lieu of notice. It’s important to note that determining…
The concept of resignation in employment law is often more complex than it appears. A pivotal case that sheds light on this intricacy is Johal v Simmons da Silva LLP,…
If your employment is “severed”, you may be entitled to severance pay. Severance pay is paid to a qualified employee as compensation for losses (such as loss of seniority) that…
In Ontario, 2024 brings forth a series of updates and considerations for individuals and employers. Below, we outline what you need to know in relation to employment compensation in Ontario.…
As 2023 comes to an end and the new year approaches, we look back at some of the key employment law changes in Ontario and discuss some potential new changes…
In Ontario, as of 2024, there are statutory holidays recognized for provincially regulated employees, which cover approximately 90% of the workforce. Understanding these holidays and the associated public holiday pay…
While the awareness of mental health in the workplace appears to be growing each year, many employees still battle with their mental well-being. Approximately one in three Canadian workers take…
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