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:…
While it may be surprising to hear this, the answer is yes. Having said this, although you may be fired during your maternity leave, the fact that you are on…
Generally, an employer cannot directly ask about an employee’s diagnosis when they are taking sick leave; however, the employer is entitled to information that would assist the employer with determining…
No, your employer is not required to pay you while you are on sick leave. In Ontario, employees are entitled to three (3) full days of unpaid sick leave every…
Ontario’s Human Rights Code, the province’s human rights legislation, protects employees from being discriminated against for certain reasons by their employers. Employers cannot discriminate against you because of your: (1)…
The Ontario Police Record Checks Reform Act was specifically designed to standardize the process of obtaining criminal record checks and to prevent the disclosure of unnecessary information. This Act provides…
In Ontario, the Police Record Checks Reform Act sets out the parameters in which employers may ask about your criminal record. This greatly depends on why the employer is asking…
In Ontario, the Ontario Human Rights Code (“the Code”) protects a potential candidate from human rights violations that can arise as part of the hiring process. Interviews are intended to…
Employees in Ontario are entitled to a minimum of three (3) personal illness days per calendar year under the Employment Standards Act. Employers must accommodate their employees’ needs to take…
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