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Can my employment be terminated while on parental leave?

Technically, yes. An employee’s employment may be terminated while on parental leave, however, employers are severely restricted in this regard, specifically because employees are entitled to return to their role…

Do employees continue to accrue vacation time during parental leave?

Yes. Employees continue to accrue vacation time while they are on protected leave of absence, which includes pregnancy and parental leave. If you have any further inquiries relating to your…

What obligations do I have if I resign during parental leave?

Employees who intend to resign during or at the end of a parental leave are required to give their employer at least four (4) weeks’ written notice of their resignation.…

Can Employer Alter Job Duties after Pregnancy/Parental Leave Return?

Generally, no. In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Human Rights Code provide protections and rights for employees returning to work after pregnancy or parental leave. Here’s…

Reasonable job accommodations to request from employer during Pregnancy

Pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”), an employer has the duty to accommodate their pregnant employees to the point of undue hardship. While every individual will have…

How Much Time Off Does Your Employer Have to Give for Parental Leave?

All new parents have the right to take parental leave. Birth mothers who take pregnancy leave are entitled to up to 61 weeks’ leave. Birth mothers who do not take…

What is the maximum duration of a pregnancy leave?

In Ontario, pregnancy leave can last a maximum of 17 weeks for most employees. However, if an employee is still pregnant after the full 17 weeks of leave, she may…

When should you inform your employer of your pregnancy?

In Ontario, an employee is required to give their employer a minimum of two (2) weeks written notice before commencing their application for pregnancy leave. Further, if requested, the employee…

What are your rights if the baby is born before the due date?

In Ontario, if the baby is born before the due date, employees are entitled to begin pregnancy leave on the day the baby is born. If you have any further…