One employment law topic that is rarely discussed is an employer's legal obligations (and an employee's legal rights) when it comes to employee voting rights in elections, be it municipal, provincial or federal. Constitutional Rights to Participate in an Election From a broader perspective, the
What is an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Disabilities?
As an employer, one of workplace issue fraught with danger is knowing how to properly manage employees with disabilities (or other needs that require support). In fact, understanding an employer's rights and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Act (human rights law). In this article, we
Experiencing Change to Your Job at Work? Employee Tips on How to Manage
Can an Employer Make Changes to Your Job? Generally speaking, an employer in Ontario cannot make significant negative changes to an employee’s terms or conditions of employment without their consent or permission. However, one key exception could be if the employee has signed a legally
Wrongful Dismissal and Severance Packages: How to Calculate Reasonable Notice Period
What is a Wrongful Dismissal? In Ontario employment law, employers have the right to terminate an employee's job. However, this right is not unfettered and it comes with certain requirements. Generally, an employer can terminate ("fire") an employee from their job: Wilful misconduct, disobedience
Personal Liability of Corporate Directors for Wrongful Dismissal Severance Package
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Directors Could be Liable to Pay Wrongfully Dismissed Employee The Oppression Remedy In Canada, most business legislation (such as the Ontario Business Corporations Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act) allow for a legal claim for an "oppression remedy." In
Employee or Independent Contractor? How Do I Know?
Employee vs Independent Contractor In Ontario, both workers and businesses commonly confront a thorny question of whether their arrangement can be characterized as an independent contractor or employment relationship. Typically, this issue arises once the business relationship ends and the worker
Ontario Court Finds Employee Was Wrongfully Dismissed (Not an Independent Contractor)
A thorny issue in the area of employment law involves determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. What's the big deal, you ask? Well, for employment lawyers in Ontario, this issue is often difficult to discern and massive consequences, for both workers themselves and
When Do I Need to Look for an Employment Lawyer in Ontario?
When Should I Consult with an Employment Lawyer? Whether you are an employee or employer in Ontario, there are several situations in which you may want to consider speaking with an experienced employment lawyer: 1) If you believe your employer has violated your employee rights: A leading