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Your Employee Rights During a Sale of Business

When the ownership of a business changes, the future of the company and its employees may be uncertain. It’s important to understand your rights as an employee when there is…

Age Discrimination in Employment

Ageism is a form of social prejudice that is often overlooked in comparison to, for example, gender or race-based discrimination. Ageism is defined by the World Health Organization as the…

Employer’s Guide to Workplace Mental Health Accommodation

  Employers in Canada have a duty to accommodate employees who suffer from mental illness and poor mental health. Mental health and mental illness are not the same thing. Even…

How to Recognize and Report Workplace Harassment

Workplace Harassment can occur in many forms and has no place in the workplace. Employees in Ontario have the right to be free from bullying and harassment as described under…

Top Reasons To Review Your Employment Contract With A Lawyer

You received a job offer, and it can be tempting to go ahead and sign what’s offered to you, particularly if you’re excited about the position or you’ve been hunting…

Updates to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act – Requirement for Naloxone Kits in Ontario Workplaces

In our previous blog, we have discussed the changes introduced in the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”). As of April 11, 2022, Bill 88 has been enacted and…

Changing the Terms of Employment

Can my employer modify my employment agreement? As we enter a new year, employers may be reviewing existing employment contracts and considering potential changes and amendments. In these situations, it…

Working Remotely Outside of Canada: What You Should Know

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March came an abrupt shift towards remote work among Canadian businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has, therefore, not only transformed the workplace but…

HOW TO: Write Workplace Policies for Employers

Employers will typically rely on their employment agreements as the mechanism to guide the employees’ rights, entitlements, and workplace experiences. While employment agreements are certainly one part of this, workplace…