Labour & Employment Law Blog

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The Employment Law Concept of Job Abandonment

It is not uncommon for an employee to leave their job and stop attending the workplace. However, even though job abandonment is relatively frequent,…
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Family Caregiving Leave in Ontario

Did you know that employees are statutorily entitled to take time off work as a leave of absence for certain periods due to specific circumstances? The…
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Did You Know That an Employment Agreement Can Be “Frustrated”?

In this blog we will discuss what it means when an employment agreement or employment contract is said to be “frustrated.” We will go…
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4 Common Mistakes Employers Make When They Fire an Employee for Cause in Ontario

Navigating the termination of an employee for cause is usually a lot more complicated than want employers expect. Employers should consider their options carefully…
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Bell Canada Layoffs Update: Terminations for Cause? Or Trying to Avoid Termination or Severance Pay?

This blog post in an update to our blog post entitled “Bell Canada Dismissals: What Employees Need to Know About Their Rights to Termination…
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Fired for Cause in Ontario? Just Cause vs. Willful Misconduct

In employment law, the term “termination for cause” is a last-resort action. It is also sometimes referred to as the “capital punishment” of employment…
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Ontario Government Proposes Prohibition on Employers from Charging Employees the Cost of Mandatory Uniforms in the Workplace

The government of Ontario is proposing changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) that, if passed, will stop employers from making employees pay…
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What Can Happen When an Employer Breaches Ontario’s Employment Standards Act?

Do you know what can happen if an employer breaches the provisions of Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”)? The ESA is legislation in…
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Our Guide to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

Did you know that there is one key piece of legislation in Ontario that influences workplaces across Ontario in a profound way? This purpose…
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Workplace Restructuring Can Trigger Employment Law Concerns in Ontario

This blog is in follow up with our blog entitled “Rogers Offers Employees Buy Out Packages or Voluntary Departure Packages to Restructure and Cut…
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Why an Employment Lawyer Should Review Your Termination or Severance Package

Are you an employee who has been recently dismissed and has been handed a “termination package” from their employer? This blog investigates the issue…
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Rogers Offers Employees Buy Out Packages or Voluntary Departure Packages to Restructure and Cut Spending

It has been reported by various news sources such as the CBC that Rogers Communications Inc. is planning to offer approximately 10,000 of its…
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Can My Employer Change My Job Description Without My Consent? 

As Ontario employment lawyers, we are frequently asked questions from both employers and employees alike relating to what can happen when changes are made…
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Terminated While on Sick Leave? 

When an employee is fired from their job while they are sick on sick leave it can trigger a lot of important employment law…
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Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Income from Lower Paying Job Still Counts as Mitigation

Employment lawyers often tell their employees who have been wrongfully dismissed that they need to look for work because they have a “duty to…
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My Employer Keeps Contacting Me Outside of Work Hours. What Should I Do? 

When an employee leaves the workplace, they generally want to be “off the clock.” However, technology now allows employers to reach their employees after…