Labour & Employment Law Blog

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4 Employment Law Myths About Resignation

In this blog we will look at 4 common employment law myths about employee resignation. Employees often resign from their jobs and will look…
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Employers Should Be Careful When Firing an Employee Due to Financial Reasons in Ontario

Sometimes an employer will have financial considerations that they must confront. For example, employers may have cash flow concerns, debt issues, taxation problems or…
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Ontario Minimum Wage Increased on October 1, 2026 

The Ontario government has increased minimum wage. This blog explains what minimum wage is, how much it is set to increase and what can…
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Did You Know That There Are Implied Terms in an Employment Contract?

Employment contracts or employment agreements can be very complicated.What people may not realize is that there are implied terms that the law in Ontario…
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3 Benefits of Approaching an Employment Lawyer BEFORE An Employment Law Issue Becomes Too Complicated

There are some common triggers that can strongly signal to either an employer or employee that they may need to approach an employment lawyer…
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Learn What to Do If You Are Demoted at Work in Ontario

Demotions can be rather commonplace in the workplace. Employers and employees alike are often concerned about what the employment law implications are of an…
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Can An Employee Take Time Off Work to Care for a Sick Family Member?

Yes. Employees can take time off work to care for a sick family member. It can be difficult for many employees to balance workplace…
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Ontario Court of Appeal Answers Questions About Enforceability of Termination Clauses that Include the Wording “At Any Time”

It is arguable that the most important clause in every employment contract in Ontario is the contract’s termination clause. Whether or not an employment…
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When Do Arguments at Work Become Workplace Harassment or Bullying?

There can be a fine line when it comes to what is workplace bullying and what is not workplace bullying. Sometimes an argument in…
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Can You Be Fired for Conduct That Took Place Outside the Workplace?

A common inquiry we get about termination for cause relates to actions or behaviours of an employee that took place outside of the workplace.…
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6 Key Elements of Procedural Fairness in Workplace Investigations

Few employees or employers fully understand what is necessary for a workplace investigation to be valid and procedurally fair when an investigation occurs in…
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Litigation vs. Negotiation in Employment Law: A Guide

Both employers and employees alike need to consider how to approach an employment law dispute in order to obtain the best possible outcome and…

Zeilikman Law Debunks 5 Common Employment Law Myths

The world of employment law is often more complicated than a lot of people expect. It is common that certain employment law “facts” that…
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An Overview of Wrongful Dismissal in Employment Law in Ontario

Wrongful dismissal is one of the most common issues we face as employment lawyers. This blog looks deeper into the employment law issue of…
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Our 2026 Guide to Human Rights in Ontario Workplaces

Human rights and discrimination can be complex, particularly when it intersects with employment and employment law. This blog seeks to provide some answers to…
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7 Ways Employment Law Affects Ontario Workplaces

Employment law issues are common in Ontario workplaces. This blog sets out 7 important ways that employment law affects Ontario workplaces. Specifically, we look…