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Severance Pay vs Pay in Lieu of Notice: What’s the Difference?

When you are dismissed from work, your employer may hand you a letter that references severance pay, termination pay, and pay in lieu of notice, also referred to as wages…

How to Get a Job After Being Fired for Harassment

Being dismissed for workplace harassment is a serious professional setback. It affects your employment record, your references, and how you present yourself to future employers. If you are in this…

Ontario Termination Clause Liabilities

Termination Clauses and Employer Risk in Ontario Termination clauses are the most important contractual tool employers use to limit exposure when an employment relationship ends, but they are also the…

Labour Market Impact Assessment Changes: Employer Edition

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has introduced several significant changes to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in 2024 and 2025,…

Virtual Harassment: Updating Your Workplace Policies

The digital transformation of the workplace, accelerated by remote and hybrid work models, has brought new opportunities and new risks. One of the most pressing challenges for organizations is virtual…

Reference Checks in Ontario

Reference Checks in Ontario Reference checks give employers the opportunity to gain insight from people who have worked with a potential candidate. They help employers understand how candidates operate in…

Neurodiversity and Accommodation in Ontario Workplaces

What Does Neurodiversity Mean Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain function and cognitive processing. It includes a broad range of neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder,…

How Employers Can Support Immigrant Employees in Ontario

While Economic Immigration in Canada is not a new topic of discussion, over the past few years Canada has faced an immigration boom like no other. With a proudly diverse…

Can My Employer Ask Me to Work Overtime?

Overtime is common in many workplaces, yet employees and employers frequently question what is legal and what is not. In Ontario, the regulations regarding overtime are outlined in the Employment…