Ontario Leave Options for Parents: Pregnancy Leave, Maternity Leave & Parental Leave Explained Amidst the excitement of employee becoming parents, navigating the world of job-protected leaves of absence can feel overwhelming. In Ontario, expecting and new parents have access to various work
What Happens if there is a Wrongful Resignation by an Employee in Ontario?
What is an Employee's Wrongful Resignation in Ontario Employment Law? If an employee quits their job without providing the employe with proper notice of resignation, it can result in legal consequences for the employee in the form of a wrongful resignation claim. Picture a typical scenario: as an
The Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Cases in Ontario
In a recent Ontario employment dispute, the court applied the legal principle of "duty to mitigate" in wrongful dismissal cases, which reduced the employee's compensation for termination (or severance package). What is an Employee's Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Cases in Ontario? As a
Are Doctor’s Notes Still Required in Ontario Employment Law?
Ontario Rules about Doctor's Notes & Employee Rights Written by: Sezar Bune, J.D. | Toronto Employment Lawyer Date Revised: January 15, 2026 Quick Summary In Ontario, employees can take up to 3 days of unpaid, job-protected sick leave per year. This means while an employer may not be
What do I Need to Know about Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario?
Ontario Wrongful Dismissal Claims in Ontario Employment Law In the recent Ontario court case involving a wrongful dismissal claim Jimmy How Tein Fat v. PRGX Canada Corp., 2023 ONSC 6374, the court ruled on many employment law issues that commonly arise in wrongful dismissal claims and therefore
Ontario Employment Lawyers Assisting with Human Rights Claims
Ontario Human Rights Law In Ontario, the Human Rights Code prohibits employment-related discrimination on protected grounds, such as an employee's age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or place of origin. Likewise, employers are required to protect employees from experiencing
Short-Term Employee Severance Packages | Ontario Employment Lawyer
Short-Term Employee Severance Packages While the general rule in Ontario employment law is that an employee is entitled to a greater severance package for having worked for the same employer for a long period of time, there are some exceptions. Contrary to some misconceptions, in many wrongful
What Happens if Fixed-Term Contract is Terminated Early?
In the recent case called Kopyl v. Losani Homes, 2024 ONCA 199, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling that found in favour of an employee who was successful in a wrongful dismissal claim involving a fixed-term contract. Background The employee commenced his job with an