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Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

Creating a safe workplace in the era of COVID-19: Tips and Guidelines

If you believe that your employer has violated your rights and/or has failed to fulfill their obligations under the ESA, you may: File a complaint with the Ministry of Labour;…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

I am a salaried employee. Am I entitled to overtime?

Generally, yes. Salaried employees are entitled to overtime for all hours worked beyond 44 hours per week. This, however, generally does not apply to salaried employees who are considered managers…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

Can Employers Offer Rights Beyond Employment Standards?

Yes. An employer is permitted to provide an employee, by way of contract or otherwise, with a greater right or benefit than the applicable minimum employment standards for the relevant…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

How much vacation time am I entitled to under ESA, 2000 (“ESA”)?

In Ontario, and under the ESA, an employee with less than five (5) years of service with the same employer is entitled to two (2) weeks of paid vacation per…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

Difference between “notice” and “severance” under the ESA, 2000

Generally, when an employer ends an employment relationship, the employee must be provided with written notice of the termination of their employment, payment in lieu of notice, or some combination…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

Does the ESA, 2000 (“ESA”) impose mandatory breaks from work?

Employers are required to ensure that an employee does not work for more than five (5) consecutive hours by providing all employees with a minimum 30-minute break free from work.…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

What leaves are allowed under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)?

The ESA allows for several types of leaves, including: Bereavement Leave Child Death Leave Crime-Related Child Disappearance Leave Critical Illness Leave Domestic or Sexual Violence Leave Family Caregiver Leave Family…

Sultan Lawyers February 12, 2021

Who is covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?

In Ontario, most employees and employers are covered by the ESA. However, the ESA does not cover employees and employers that fall under federal jurisdiction, including, but not limited to:…

Sultan Lawyers August 4, 2020

Are employers legally obligated to pay interns?

In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act sets out protections specifically for employees. However, some classes of workers do not fall into the definition of “employee” and the Employment Standards Act…

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Creating a safe workplace in the era of COVID-19: Tips and Guidelines

I am a salaried employee. Am I entitled to overtime?

Can Employers Offer Rights Beyond Employment Standards?

How much vacation time am I entitled to under ESA, 2000 (“ESA”)?

Difference between “notice” and “severance” under the ESA, 2000

Does the ESA, 2000 (“ESA”) impose mandatory breaks from work?

What leaves are allowed under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)?

Who is covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?

Are employers legally obligated to pay interns?

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