Following the birth or adoption of a child, employees are entitled to take a leave of absence from their workplace, which in Canada is known as maternity leave or pregnancy leave. According to the General Social Survey on Family,
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Can I be forced to sign a new employment contract?
The transition of many businesses towards remote and flexible work arrangements is an example of how the traditional work environment is quickly changing. These changes may incentivize many employers to revisit and replace existing employment contracts. While not all changes…
What Happens When a layoff Becomes Permanent?
Typically, layoffs are meant to be temporary. Employees are given notice that they will be off work or have reduced work for a certain amount of time before they’re called back to work as it was before the layoff. Temporary…
Why Have An Independent Contractor Agreement?
Independent contractors are a frequent topic in the world of employment. Unlike employees, independent contractors do not have rights under employment standards laws such as Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). On the other hand, independent contractors, sometimes called…
What Is A Reasonable Notice Period?
A fundamental tenet of employment law is that notice period of the termination of employment must be given to employees before their effective termination date. Although each is different, the duty to give reasonable notice is both common law and…
Right to Disconnect and Independent Contractors
Right to Disconnect and Independent Contractors: Explained
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace and employment, in general, has given rise to the realization that employees should be entitled to a right to disconnect Ontario from their work. …
Can An Employer Change Pay Rate They Offered When Hiring?
Here’s the situation: you were hired to a new position with the promise of a certain amount of pay, and now you’ve heard that your employer has decided to pay you a different amount. You might question whether this is…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Overtime Pay
Overtime pay is a longstanding employment standard meant to protect workers from being overworked and ensure that they are fairly compensated in the event that they are. This article breaks down what is and is not allowed under Ontario law…
Do employers have to pay legal fees for settlement agreements?
In general, when you’re handed a settlement agreement, it’s not a good idea to sign that agreement without first getting legal advice. Legal advice can help prevent you from signing something that is not in your best interest and even,…
Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave: Explained
Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave
As an employer, you probably expect that your employees are going to be at work when you need them to be, day in and day out. But what happens when an employee needs to…