The Duty to Accommodate Disabled Employees Imagine working diligently at your job when an unexpected injury disrupts your daily routine. Now, think about how your employer should handle your return to work. This scenario raises critical questions about the legal
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What’s the Difference between Employment and Labour Law?
In Toronto, where business thrives and industries flourish, the legal landscape governing the relationship between employers and employees comprises a complex web of laws. Successfully navigating the landscape of employment and labour laws is crucial for many professionals, from human…
Does an Employer Have to Tell You Why You Were Fired in Canada?
Employers in Canada are not required to state the reasons when firing employees. Is that the end of the story? No. The law grants them the right to terminate staff without warning or explanation as long as terminated employees are…
Telus Reducing Its Workforce By 6,000 Jobs
The cuts include 4,000 positions at its primary Telus business and 2,000 at Telus International, offering early retirement and voluntary departure packages. The decision is influenced by changing regulatory, competitive, and macroeconomic factors. The company has recently undergone layoffs as…
Remote Work
At the height of the pandemic, many employers switched to remote work to comply with public health guidelines. As the world restructures to a new normal, the workforce is continuously contemplating whether to bring employees back into the office. Consequently,…
Can You Be Fired without Warning in Canada
Employers are generally not legally required to provide warnings before terminating employees without cause. They can terminate employees without warning if they provide the appropriate notice or severance pay. Termination of employment without providing notice of dismissal, an inadequate amount…
What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination in Canada?
Employment termination in Canada is regulated at the federal level by the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and in Ontario by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). A company’s failure to comply with these laws can result in an employee’s wrongful…
Former Edmonton construction employees allege company disregarded sexual misconduct in ‘poisoned’ workplace
Five women have filed a lawsuit against Coventry Homes, a prominent Edmonton home construction company, seeking a total of $6.2 million in damages. The women allege that the company partner, Robin Nasserdeen, engaged in sexual misconduct, creating a toxic work…
Fiercely championing employee rights
Bram Lecker, Principal at Lecker & Associates, was drawn to employment law after witnessing his father’s unethical treatment. Lecker’s passion to rectify this injustice is what led him to dedicate his life to advocating for vulnerable employees and becoming one of…
Things Employees Should Never Do Before Talking to an Employment Lawyer
Are you starting a new job or facing conflict within the workplace and need to seek legal advice? A Toronto employment lawyer can provide expert legal advice and protect your workplace rights. Our employment lawyers are legal professionals who represent…