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Salary Continuance Vs Lump Sum Severance Packages. What To Know?

Following a termination from employment without cause, many Ontario employers provide some form of severance or pay in lieu of notice, to the dismissed employee. More specifically, the pay in lieu…

Bill 79: Working for Workers Act 2023 Amends Ontario Employment Laws

The most recent amendments to Ontario’s employment laws came in the form of Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023. Bill 79 received royal assent on October 26, 2023, and…

Employment Contract Basics in Ontario

Employment contracts are a fundamental aspect of the employer-employee relationship, as they set out the terms and conditions of employment, rights, and obligations of both the employer and the employee.…

Legal Aspects of Employee Privacy in Ontario

Employee privacy in Ontario has evolved significantly in the digital age, with advancements in technology allowing employers to monitor employees more closely. While workplace surveillance can serve legitimate purposes, such…

Accommodating Disabilities at Work: Ontario’s Duty to Accommodate

Accommodating disabilities at work is a crucial aspect of employment law, and it is based on the concept of the “duty to accommodate.” This blog discusses an employer’s duty to…

Decoding the ‘Just Cause’ for Employee Termination in Ontario

Decoding the ‘Just Cause’ for Employee Termination in Ontario In Ontario, employment termination can occur for various reasons, but the termination must generally be based on “just cause” or “reasonable…

New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements to Take Effect February 1, 2024

New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements to Take Effect February 1, 2024 The following blog addresses the New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements expected to come into effect February 1,…

My Rights as A Foreign Worker Facing Harassment in The Workplace

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (“TFWP”) in Canada is a government initiative designed to allow Canadian employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary basis when they are unable to…

I Was Terminated on a Closed Work Permit, Now What?

Navigating the Canadian job market can be both exciting and challenging. It’s even more challenging if you are a foreign worker on a closed work permit and your employment was…