The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018, opened the door to a wave of new questions about how it fits into the workplace.
Employees might feel empowered to use cannabis in their free time, but employers are increasingly
In Canada, firing someone means more than just showing them the door—you’ll probably also be holding it open, offering them severance, and making sure you’re nice about it to avoid bad faith damages.
For U.S. employers with a Canadian workforce,
Job abandonment typically occurs when an employee is absent without communicating with their employer for an extended period, leading the employer to conclude that the employee has voluntarily resigned. However, circumstances like medical emergencies or family crises may justify the
Are you an employer using fixed-term employment contracts and wondering how to avoid costly legal pitfalls?
Ontario’s recent Steele v. City of Barrie decision provides key insights on how to use FTECs effectively, minimizing risks like paying out full contracts
Running a business in Ontario? You’ve got enough on your plate. Let’s make sure you’re up to speed on mandatory breaks under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).
Rest and Meal Breaks
The ESA is clear: If your employees work
Many employers in Ontario are becoming aware, whether through news articles, or painful and costly first-hand experiences, that employees can be owed significant entitlements upon termination.
As we have explored in more detail in our previous blog posts, employers may
Workplace investigations, especially those involving harassment allegations, require a clear and consistent process. Employers in Ontario must be diligent in their approach to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), maintain a safe work environment, and protect
Let’s say someone has applied for a job at your business, and the best way for you to assess their suitability for the job is not through reading their resume or conducting an interview, but by observing them while they
Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? The second blog post in this series will outline who qualifies as a ‘farm worker’ for the purpose of farm worker exemptions.
Although the Employment
Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? This is the first of a few posts that will walk through the main employment law issues to consider for your agricultural employees.
In Ontario,