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What is a Hostile Work Environment?
A hostile work environment is created through
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What are the Laws for Commission Employees in Ontario?
So, you’ve been hired in a commission-based role – What are your legal rights?
Commission as a form of Wage
Commission is a form of compensation that is based on job performance. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) deems commissions to…
At-Will Employment in Canada
You’ve been hired under an at-will employment contract and you’re wondering if this is enforceable in Canada – the answer is no.
What is At-Will Employment?
At-will employment is a type of employment that can be terminated at any point…
Can an Employer Rescind a Job Offer?
Have you been offered a job but now your employer wants to rescind that offer? – You may be entitled to financial compensation.
There are several reasons why an employer would want to rescind a job offer. For instance, an…
Can You Get Fired for Calling In Sick?
Employees may often worry whether they can be fired for taking time off from work due to illness. The short answer is – no.
Sick Leave and Statutory Provisions
According to our wrongful dismissal lawyer in Toronto, An employer…
Is Work Suspension Paid in Ontario?
Employees who have been suspended from their jobs may wonder whether they are entitled to financial compensation. The short answer is – it depends.
Administrative Suspension & Constructive Dismissal
There are two primary reasons for placing an employee on suspension.…
Progressive Discipline?
What is it?
The legal concept of progressive discipline in Ontario is a system designed to manage employee performance and behaviour in the workplace. The goal of this system is to provide a structured approach to dealing with employee misconduct…
Notice of Resignation in Ontario
When an employee decides to leave their job, it’s essential to give their employer enough notice to ensure a smooth transition. In Ontario, there are specific rules and regulations regarding how much notice an employee should give their employer when…
What is the Duty to Mitigate and How does it Work?
What is Mitigation?
When an employee is terminated without cause, they have a duty to make reasonable attempts to find comparable employment in order to mitigate their losses from the dismissal. There are various legal issues and scenarios that…
Grounds for Discrimination in the Workplace
What is Discrimination?
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, workplace discrimination is defined as any conduct or action, intentional or not, that treats someone differently or adversely because of a protected characteristic. The protected characteristics under the Code include:
- Race
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