Common Mistakes Ontario Employers Make When Terminating Employees Terminating an employee is never an easy task, but it’s important to handle it with care to avoid costly mistakes and legal trouble. In Ontario, the rules around termination are quite strict, and failing to follow them can lead to
Can My Employer Fire Me If I’m Pregnant? Understanding Your Rights and Legal Protections
Pregnancy is an important milestone, but for many expectant employees, it can also raise significant concerns about their job security. A common question that arises is about pregnancy-related discrimination: Can my employer fire me if I’m pregnant? This is a crucial question, as the consequences of
Changing an Employment Contract in Ontario
Changing an Employment Contract Under Ontario employment law, in order for a contract to be legally binding, consideration — which means a benefit to one party or a detriment to the other — is generally required. This holds true for employment contract as well. If an employer seeks to amend an
Employee’s Duty to Mitigate in an Employment Dispute?
What is an Employee's Duty to Mitigate in an Employment Dispute? In a wrongful dismissal dispute, the employee has a duty to mitigate their damages. In short, this means that employees must take reasonable steps to find new employment that is comparable to their previous position. What is
Important Employment Law Questions in Ontario
In Ontario, most employment lawyers are often asked a variety of important legal questions and topics about their workplace situation. So, as a general information starting point, this blog will cover some of the most common topics that could require an employment lawyer consultation for specific
Bad Economic Conditions and Severance Pay in Ontario
The recent downturn in economic conditions in Canada (as well as the United States) will significantly impact the financial spending and plans many businesses. In turn, many workers will likely experience the impact of the economic headwinds on the operations of their employers, including potential
Reprisal Under Ontario Employment Law: Protecting Employees from Retaliation
Reprisal is a form of workplace retaliation that occurs when an employee suffers adverse consequences for exercising their rights or making protected disclosures. It is unlawful behaviour under various areas of Ontario employment law and can have significant consequences for both employees and
What Happens When an Employee Resigns from Their Job?
Employee Resignation in Ontario A situation of an employee resignation is a common occurrence in many Ontario workplaces. The reasons why an employee decides to resign from their job (quit) are multifold, but often have to do with either: (a) a better job opportunity, or (b) major changes to the