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Constructive Dismissal
Can I claim constructive dismissal even after I resign?
Do I have a constructive dismissal case?
What can you receive if you are constructively dismissed?
What is constructive dismissal in Canada?
What is the average payout for constructive dismissal?
Pregnancy and Parental Leave
Can my employment be terminated while on parental leave?
Can you qualify for a top-up during your maternity or parental leave?
Can your employer change your job duties upon return to the workplace from pregnancy and/or parental leave?
Do employees continue to accrue vacation time during parental leave?
How Much Time Off Does Your Employer Have to Give for Parental Leave?
Is my employer allowed to fire me while I am on maternity leave?
Is my employer required to pay me while on maternity leave?
What are my employment rights while on parental or maternity leave?
What are reasonable accommodations that can be requested from an employer during pregnancy?
What are your rights if the baby is born before the due date?
What happens if you get pregnant while on maternity leave in Ontario?
What is parental leave in Ontario?
What is the difference between parental leave and pregnancy leave?
What is the earliest that pregnancy leave can begin?
What is the maximum duration of a pregnancy leave?
What obligations do I have if I resign during parental leave?
What type of compensation are you eligible for while on maternity or parental leave in Ontario?
When should you inform your employer of your pregnancy?
Who is considered a parent?
Just Cause for Termination
Am I entitled to severance pay if terminated for “Just Cause”?
Can an employer dismiss an employee for violating a workplace policy?
Can my boss fire me if I called in sick and lied about it?
If fired without cause, what are an employee’s legal rights?
Is it hard to fight back if my employer fires me for cause?
What is “Just Cause” termination?
Employment Contracts
Can you reject an employment offer before signing a contract?
Should you accept a job offer if you’re not sure?
Should you talk to your boss before resigning?
What happens if you get a better offer after accepting a job offer?
What makes an employment contract valid and enforceable?
What questions should you ask before signing an offer of employment?
What should be included in an employment contract?
Employment Standards Entitlements
Are employers legally obligated to pay interns?
Can an employee contract out of their entitlements pursuant to the Employment Standards Act?
Can employees receive more than what they are entitled to pursuant to the Employment Standards Act?
Can employers provide greater rights than what is prescribed by employment standards?
Does the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) impose mandatory breaks from work?
How many sick days am I entitled to in Ontario?
How much vacation time am I entitled to under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?
I am a salaried employee. Am I entitled to overtime?
Is my employer required to provide me with a reference letter?
My employer has breached my rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). What remedies are available to me?
My employment was recently terminated. What am I entitled to?
What is the difference between “notice” and “severance” under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?
What is the “Three-Hour Rule”?
What types of leaves are permitted under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?
Who is covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)?
Wrongful Dismissal
Am I entitled to additional damages if my employer acted in bad faith when I was terminated?
Can an employee take their employer to court for wrongful dismissal instead of filing a claim with the Ministry of Labour?
I’ve been fired. Does my employer have to tell me why I was terminated?
What is the difference between “wrongful dismissal”, “constructive dismissal”, and “unjust dismissal”?
What is wrongful dismissal in Ontario?
Notice of Termination/Severance Packages
How does mass termination of employment affect notice?
Is my employer required to provide me with a reference letter?
What are the minimum notice periods for termination without cause in Ontario?
What if I am not happy with the termination package being offered to me by my employer?
What is ‘reasonable notice’?
What is severance pay, and who is entitled to it?
What is the difference between severance pay and termination pay?
What should I do if my employer asks me to sign a release after terminating my employment?
When is an employee not entitled to notice or compensation in lieu of notice?
Workplace Harassment
What are your employer’s obligations in terms of workplace harassment?
What can I do if I’ve been harassed at work?
What is a hostile/poisoned work environment?
What is reprisal?
What is “workplace harassment”?
Leaves of Absence
Can my employer force me to return to work against the advice of my doctor?
Does my employer have to pay me while I am on sick leave?
What information can my employer request from me while I am on sick leave?
Human Rights in the Workplace
Can a potential employer ask me if I have a criminal record?
Can I be fired for taking too many sick days?
Can my employer fire me for being pregnant?
What can a potential employer ask me in an interview?
What can I do if I am being discriminated against at work?
What can I do if I am facing discrimination at work?
What forms of discrimination fall under human rights?
What is the best way to manage an employee’s disability?
When can an employer ask for a police record check?
Working in Canada
Can I change employers under my current work permit?
Can I stay in Canada if I have an employer-specific work permit, but I have been terminated?
Do foreign workers have to pay their employer back for relocation related costs, such as fees associated with obtaining a work permit?
I did not apply to extend my work permit prior to the expiry date. What are my options?
I have been fired on a closed work permit, what options are available to continue working?
My employer is changing the name of the company. Do I have to apply for a new work permit?
What happens to foreign workers when their employer merges with another company or is acquired?
What is the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program?
Protections for Foreign Workers
Are foreign workers working in Ontario entitled to protections under the Employment Standards Act, 2000?
Are temporary foreign workers entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits?
Can an employer ask a foreign worker to forfeit and/or contract out of his/her rights?
Do foreign workers have protections against discrimination?
What is the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, 2009?
Implied Status
I am a foreign worker on implied status. My Social Insurance Number (“SIN”) has expired and my employer is insisting that I can no longer legally work in Canada. Is this true?
I am currently under implied status. Am I allowed to exit and re-enter Canada?
What happens to my implied status if my application to extend my work permit is refused?
What is “implied status”?
Termination of a Foreign Worker
Am I required to report the termination of a temporary foreign worker?
CAN I GET TERMINATION PAY?
HOW CAN I GET A NEW WORK PERMIT?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY DISMISSED?
I am a foreign worker who has been fired. Do I need to leave Canada immediately?
WHAT IF I WANT TO CHALLENGE THE TERMINATION OF MY EMPLOYMENT?
What is a foreign worker’s entitlement if their employment is terminated?
Work Permit Basics
Am I required to complete a medical exam to obtain a work permit in Canada?
Can I apply for a work permit at the port of entry?
Do I need a job offer to work in Canada?
Do I require an eTA or Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) to work in Canada?
How long may a work permit be issued for?
What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment and why do I need to obtain one to hire a temporary foreign worker?
What is a study permit?
What is a vulnerable work permit, and how is it different from other work permits?
What is considered “low-skilled” work in Canada?
What is considered “skilled work” in Canada?
What types of activities are considered “work”?
What types of work permits are issued in Canada?
Considering Working in Canada
Am I admissible to Canada if I have been charged or convicted of a crime?
Are all temporary foreign workers eligible for an open work permit?
Can I apply for a work permit at the port of entry?
Can I work in Canada with a Visitor Visa?
Can the spouse/common-law partner and/or children of a temporary foreign worker accompany the worker to Canada?
I have a job offer from a Canadian employer. Am I automatically eligible for a work permit?
Will my relationship meet the qualifications for a conjugal relationship in order to proceed with family sponsorship for permanent residency
Fairness in Workplace Investigations
How do I ensure fairness in a workplace investigation?
Health and Safety
Can an employee refuse to come into work over a fear of being exposed to or contracting COVID-19?
Can employers close their business due to safety concerns related to COVID-19?
Can I be dismissed for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination?
Can my employer implement a mandatory vaccination policy in response to COVID-19?
Can my employer force me to undergo a specific medical procedure or test (i.e. a temperature check upon arrival at work)?
I contracted the COVID-19 virus at work. Can I sue my employer?
My employee has tested positive for COVID-19. As an employer, am I required to notify any government authorities?
What are helpful tips for maintaining a safe workplace during COVID-19?
What should employers consider before implementing a mandatory vaccine policy?
What should I do if an employee comes to work when they have been instructed to self-isolate?
What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?
Employment Standards Act
Can my employer require me to use vacation days to cover any absences from work as a reaction to COVID-19?
If my employer tells me to stay home, do they have to pay me?
Layoffs and Termination
Are employees entitled to reasonable notice or severance pay if they are dismissed for not being vaccinated against COVID-19?
As an employer, is it possible to avoid laying off my employees due to the negative impacts on my business in relation to COVID-19?
Can an employee request vacation during the temporary layoff period?
Can an employer use the fact that COVID-19 was unexpected to avoid obligations to employees?
Can I be dismissed for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination?
Can my employer lay me off to avoid termination pay?
Can my employer terminate my employment if the company closes because of Ontario’s order to close all non-essential businesses?
How long is the COVID-19 period?
I have been re-called to work. Can I refuse to return?
I have been temporarily laid off. Am I entitled to receive payment for my accrued but unused vacation?
I have been temporarily laid off, but I was never told that I could be laid off and my contract makes no mention of layoff. What can I do?
If I agree to a temporary layoff during the COVID-19 pandemic, does that mean my employer can lay me off in the future?
If my employer terminated my employment during COVID-19, should I consider taking legal action?
It has been 13 weeks since my temporary layoff and I have not been recalled. Has my employment been terminated?
I’ve been laid off. How will this be classified on my Record of Employment to ensure I am entitled to EI?
My employment has been terminated in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Do I still need to keep looking for work to be entitled to a full termination package?
Temporary layoff vs. termination: What is the difference?
Ongoing Compensation Matters
Can my employer provide me with a supplement to my Employment Insurance (“EI”) benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Is there any financial assistance available if I am not eligible for regular employment insurance (“EI”)?
What are Parental Entitlements Under Employment Insurance?
Workplace Immigration
Are temporary foreign workers required to self-isolate immediately upon landing in Canada, or are they permitted to travel to their final destination in Canada before self-isolating?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET THE NEW WORK PERMIT?
I am a temporary foreign worker who has been fired amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. I received a new offer of employment from a Canadian employer. How can I change employers and begin working as soon as possible?
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