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Accommodating Disabilities at Work: Ontario’s Duty to Accommodate

Accommodating disabilities at work is a crucial aspect of employment law, and it is based on the concept of the “duty to accommodate.” This blog discusses an employer’s duty to…

Decoding the ‘Just Cause’ for Employee Termination in Ontario

Decoding the ‘Just Cause’ for Employee Termination in Ontario In Ontario, employment termination can occur for various reasons, but the termination must generally be based on “just cause” or “reasonable…

New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements to Take Effect February 1, 2024

New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements to Take Effect February 1, 2024 The following blog addresses the New Canada Labour Code Termination Entitlements expected to come into effect February 1,…

My Rights as A Foreign Worker Facing Harassment in The Workplace

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (“TFWP”) in Canada is a government initiative designed to allow Canadian employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary basis when they are unable to…

I Was Terminated on a Closed Work Permit, Now What?

Navigating the Canadian job market can be both exciting and challenging. It’s even more challenging if you are a foreign worker on a closed work permit and your employment was…

Filing A Human Rights Complaint in Ontario

Human rights offer direction and protections within the workplace, fostering fair and respectful environments where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you believe you are facing discrimination or harassment…

Navigating Constructive Dismissal Claims in Ontario

Workplace dismissals are rarely a pleasant experience for the employer or employee involved. Nevertheless, terminations of employment are an important piece of business operations and, accordingly, employers can benefit substantially…

Understanding Human Rights in the Workplace: An Ontario Perspective

Understanding Human Rights in the Workplace: An Ontario Perspective Human rights provide guidance and protection in employment, creating equitable and respectful workplaces with equal opportunities for all. From a legislative…

Maintaining Confidentiality During Workplace Investigations in Ontario

In Ontario, employers are required to conduct appropriate workplace investigations into incidents and/or allegations of workplace harassment. However, these investigations must also protect confidentiality and consider the privacy of employees…