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Am I entitled to Severance Pay?

If your employment is “severed”, you may be entitled to severance pay. Severance pay is paid to a qualified employee as compensation for losses (such as loss of seniority) that…

All You Need to Know About Ontario’s Minimum Wage in 2024

In Ontario, 2024 brings forth a series of updates and considerations for individuals and employers. Below, we outline what you need to know in relation to employment compensation in Ontario.…

Key Employment Law Changes in 2023

As 2023 comes to an end and the new year approaches, we look back at some of the key employment law changes in Ontario and discuss some potential new changes…

Statutory Holidays in Ontario for 2024

In Ontario, as of 2024, there are statutory holidays recognized for provincially regulated employees, which cover approximately 90% of the workforce. Understanding these holidays and the associated public holiday pay…

Prioritizing Mental Health in The Workplace

While the awareness of mental health in the workplace appears to be growing each year, many employees still battle with their mental well-being. Approximately one in three Canadian workers take…

Navigating Compassionate and Family Caregiver Leave

In the fast-paced world of employment, where responsibilities often extend beyond the workplace, Ontario employment laws recognize the importance of a work-life balance. These provisions include compassionate and family caregiver…

Salary Continuance Vs Lump Sum Severance Packages. What To Know?

Following a termination from employment without cause, many Ontario employers provide some form of severance or pay in lieu of notice, to the dismissed employee. More specifically, the pay in lieu…

Bill 79: Working for Workers Act 2023 Amends Ontario Employment Laws

The most recent amendments to Ontario’s employment laws came in the form of Bill 79, Working for Workers Act, 2023. Bill 79 received royal assent on October 26, 2023, and…

Employment Contract Basics in Ontario

Employment contracts are a fundamental aspect of the employer-employee relationship, as they set out the terms and conditions of employment, rights, and obligations of both the employer and the employee.…