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Paid Sick Leave in Ontario: All You Need to Know in 2025

Understanding the nuances of paid sick leave is essential for ensuring compliance and fostering a healthy work environment. In this post, we will delve into the specifics of Ontario’s regulations,…

What is The Duty to Inquire in Canadian Employment Law

As employment lawyers in Toronto, we often encounter situations where employers and employees are unsure about their rights and obligations regarding workplace accommodations. An important aspect of this is the…

Can Your Employer Force You to Take a Leave of Absence?

In Ontario, the relationship between employers and employees is governed by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. These laws are designed to protect employees while…

Understanding Vacation Pay in Ontario

With summer upon us, many of us are dreaming of beaches and well-deserved time off. Vacation plans are on everyone’s mind. But before you pack your bags, let’s talk about…

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS AN EMPLOYEE DURING YOUR PROBATION PERIOD?

It is a common misconception that newly hired employees are automatically subject to a probation period upon starting a new position at a company. Further, employees may be unaware of…

How do I Enforce My Rights if I am Part of a Union?

What is a Union? What Does it Do? Unions are comprised of union representatives or stewards and union members. Union representatives/stewards represent union members and work to ensure that employers…

My Employer Will Not Provide Me with a Reference Letter. What Can I Do?

Termination of employment can be a difficult experience. One of the major stressors for an employee is when and if they will find new employment. In connection with this, most…

Statutory Holidays in Ontario for 2025

In Ontario, as of 2025, 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…

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS WORKING FOR A TEMPORARY HELP AGENCY?

Temporary work, also known as ‘gig’ work, has been steadily increasing across Canada. Statistics Canada found that the number of temporary workers in Canada increased by 50 per cent between…