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Employee Rights Blog
The Employee Rights Blog, published by Lecker & Associates, focuses on employment law issues affecting workers in Ontario. It covers topics such as wrongful dismissal, severance negotiations, workplace harassment, maternity and parental leave, disability benefit claims, and the legal distinctions between employees and independent contractors. The blog also addresses recent legislative changes impacting employment standards and workers' rights, providing guidance on job layoffs, constructive dismissal, and employer obligations. It aims to inform employees about their legal protections and entitlements, helping them navigate disputes with employers and understand complex employment law concepts.
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Paternity Leave in Ontario: A Must-Read for New Dads
When a new baby arrives, by birth or adoption, both parents are entitled to time off work to bond with their child and adjust to new family responsibilities. While maternity leave often takes the spotlight, it’s just as important to…
Abrupt Sushi Shop Closures Raise Employment Rights Issues
When several downtown Toronto Sushi Shop locations suddenly shut down in March, without any warning to staff or franchisees, employees were left in the dark, wondering about their employment rights. At Union Station, workers arrived to find the doors locked…
Your Rights to Sick, Stress, and Family Leave in Ontario
Balancing work and personal life isn’t always about booking a vacation or taking a long weekend. Sometimes, it means stepping away from your job to care for your mental health, taking a loved one to a doctor’s appointment, or being…
Navigating the Hudson’s Bay Layoffs: What Termination Without Cause Means for Ontario Employees
In April 2025, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced a major restructuring that resulted in approximately 200 layoffs from its Toronto corporate office. The Hudson’s Bay layoffs come as the retailer plans to shutter most of its stores across Canada, including…
Unfairly Terminated for Cause in Ontario? Understand the 2 Standards That Define Your Rights
Termination for cause is one of the most severe actions an employer can take against an employee. Often referred to as “the capital punishment of employment law,” it strips an employee of severance and other important rights. This is in…
The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Canadian Jobs
As global trade tensions escalate, the effects are being felt beyond international borders—and for Canadian workers, the repercussions are becoming personal. A new wave of layoffs is sweeping across the country, with Ontario and Quebec bearing the brunt of the…
Denied STD or LTD Benefits in Ontario? Why You Need an Experienced Toronto Disability Lawyer
By Bram Lecker
Many Canadian employees feel the security and comfort of having disability income protection included as part of their employment benefits package. Unfortunately, new hires are so enamored with the initial contract, usually described in a glossy benefits booklet that they…
Employee Rights and Entitlements | Mister Trump Goes to Ottawa
Employee Rights and Entitlements
Mister Trump Goes to Ottawa
In a world where the absurd sometimes feels more real than reality, we imagine what might happen if a certain reality TV star businessman-turned-US-president found himself unexpectedly inserted into a Canadian…
Temporary Layoffs in Ontario: Lessons from U.S. Layoffs Due to Trump’s Tariffs
In the United States, temporary layoffs have often been a response to economic downturns, policy shifts, and global trade conflicts. A notable example was the wave of temporary layoffs in industries affected by President Trump’s tariffs. Many employers in the…