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Understanding Ontario’s Severance Pay Chart

Understanding the breakdown of Ontario’s severance pay is essential for employees. Furthermore, knowing your rights and entitlements regarding severance pay is crucial when facing job transitions. The Employment Standards Act…

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…

What Qualifies for Wrongful Termination in Ontario

Being let go from a job is never easy, but when the termination feels unjustified or wrongful, it can be emotionally challenging and legally complicated. An unjust dismissal not only…

What Resource Do Employees Have if Their Employer Does Not Honour Their Contract?

While not required at law, written employment contracts are common. These contracts can take all kinds of forms, from short introductory letters to lengthy contracts that address a wide range…

Ontario’s Bill 190: Addressing the Challenges of Virtual Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Ontario government recently introduced Bill 190, also referred to as the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024.The rise of remote work has introduced new challenges in the workplace, one…

What Are The Top Ways Employers Can Promote Mental Health in the Workplace?

Many individuals spend the majority of their waking hours at work; therefore, promoting good mental health in the workplace is crucial, as it benefits both employers and employees. Over the…

Understanding Mental Harassment in the Workplace

In Ontario, workplace harassment includes any unwelcome behaviours, remarks, or gestures that cause an individual to feel frightened or threatened, as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and…

WHAT IS THE DUTY TO MITIGATE?

The duty to mitigate refers to a common law principle that requires an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed to take all reasonable steps to find comparable, alternative employment during…

Can I Negotiate My Severance Package?

In Ontario, employees generally have the opportunity to negotiate their severance package. Since terminations can be extremely stressful, receiving a severance package can help minimize stress while searching for new…