In Ontario, all workers are guaranteed certain (minimum) rights at work protected by law. In this article, we cover few main areas of legal protection that all employees enjoy, including when it comes to employment terms and conditions and human rights. Employment Employment law in Ontario is a
How Can I Tell If I’m an Employee or Independent Contractor?
I am often asked by my clients the following question: “am I an employee or independent contractor?” This is an issue that both employees and employers often struggle with in Ontario, but understanding the difference is important in any work arrangement. In our experience, workers are sometimes
Changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act
In the world of employment law, the times they are a changin'. Once again, the Ontario government has announced major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”), this time cutting back on many of the reforms that were made by the previous government. The ESA creates the minimum
What is the Employment Standards Act?
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is the law that establishes important legal rights for most employees in Ontario. It says that employees are entitled to “minimum” work standards that their employers have to satisfy, including: Minimum Wage: most workers must be paid at least the "general"