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Are Workplace Dress Codes Legal in Ontario?
This article provides legal insights by examining the balance between management rights and...
Changing Employment Contracts in Ontario
Key Takeaways Can an employer in Ontario legally change your employment contract without repercussions? The answer is generally no - not without the employee's consent, or providing 'new consideration'. Under Ontario employment law, if an employer significantly alters...
Ontario’s Ban on Doctor’s Notes for Employers: Updated Legal Guide for Employees
What is a Doctor's Note? In Ontario, as of 2024, employment law prohibits employers from requiring a doctor's note from the three days of legislated sick leave. However, for long absences or workplace accommodations, the rules change. In my practice as an employment...
Long-Term Disability Claims for Ontario Employees
Long-Term Disability Claims for Ontario Employees Should I stop working if I am not able to perform the duties of my job due to illness or injury? You should stop working if your doctor recommends that you stop. Similarly, if you do not feel you are able to work or to...