What is a Record of Employment? When there is a significant development in the employment relationship, an employer is typically required to file a Record of Employment with Employment and Social Development Canada ("Service Canada"). One of the most common situations is when an employer terminates
What do I Need to Know about My Employment Contract?
Understanding Employment Contracts In Ontario An employment contract is a critical legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the employer-employee relationship. When there is a workplace dispute, this is usually one of the first places an employment contract lawyer will review to
Understanding Ontario Workplace Law: Basic Elements
What is Ontario Workplace Law? In simple terms, the term "workplace law" refers to the labyrinth of employment-related statutes and regulations (written legislation), caselaw (court decisions in previous employment disputes that become binding legal rules and principles), and employment contracts.
Job Protections for Employees on Medical Leave
Medical Leave for Employees in Ontario Employment Law and Protections Available against Wrongful Dismissal Many of the employees I help as an Ontario employment lawyer involve employees truly dedicated and committed to their jobs, who suddenly experience medical issues requiring them to
Ontario Employment Contract Review – Important Considerations
Employment Contract Review: Top 7 Must-Knows for all Employees Landing your dream job in Ontario often provokes excitement and nervousness at the same time. But before celebrating, there is a crucial step: obtain an employment contract review. This seemingly simple legal document lays the
Does Your Employer Benefit From Your Own Ideas? Understanding Intellectual Property Law in Canadian Employment Law
The world of intellectual property can be complex, especially when navigating its role within the employment landscape. As an employee in Canada, you might come up with brilliant ideas, inventions, or creative works during your course of employment. But who will ultimately own the rights to those
Why it is Important to Review Employment Contract with Employment Lawyer in Ontario
Congratulations! You just landed your dream job in Ontario. While the excitement is bubbling over, and visions of a successful career dance in your head, there are many other considerations that should also be top of mind. Most important among them is the crucial step that all employees in Ontario
Wrongful Dismissals in Ontario: How to Navigate a Severance Package
Being let go from your job can be a shock, especially if you feel that your termination was unjust or without cause. In Ontario, wrongful dismissal – when an employer terminates your employment without reasonable notice or justification – can leave you feeling both emotionally and financially