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The Divisional Court recently clarified that the $2.5 million payroll threshold for severance under the ESA includes an employer's global payroll.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reconsidered when shares will form part of an employee's compensation package. Read on to learn more.

Two Ontario court decisions have now been released on whether an employee who is temporarily laid off due to COVID-19 can sue for constructive dismissal.

In its decision in Labrador Recycling Inc. v. Folino, the Ontario Court reminds employers that overbroad restrictive covenants will not be enforceable.

Ontario employees are now entitled to paid time off work for reasons relating to COVID-19. Read on to learn more!

A number of recent Ontario decisions have considered how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact employees' entitlements on termination.

Employees with childcare or family obligations may be entitled to accommodation in their workplace.

With the rise in work from home arrangements, it is important to consider where "home" is and how that may impact employment rights and obligations.

Navigating severance and employment insurance (EI) benefits can be tricky. Read on to find out the answers to our F.A.Q. on this topic.

The Canadian government is offering financial support to employers during the COVID-19 crisis. Read on to learn about the current programs in place.

The Canadian government is offering financial support to employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Read on to learn about the current programs in place.

Federal employers beware - your termination provisions may be subject to challenge. Read our review of the decision in Sager v. TFI International Inc.

What happens when an employer discovers cause for termination after an employee has been dismissed without cause? Read on to find out.

Can employers require that their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccination in order to return to work? Read on to find out.

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, learn about your public holiday entitlements.

Terminations for cause are tricky. It is important to understand when a termination for cause is, or is not, appropriate.

Learn about the special overtime rules that apply to the agriculture industry, household and landscaping services, government employees, and students.

Learn about the special overtime rules that apply to the EMS and healthcare, hospitality services and sales, construction, and transportation industries.

Certain professional employees are not entitled to overtime. Read on to learn whether your profession excludes you from overtime pay.

Employees who work as managers or supervisors may not be entitled to overtime pay in Ontario.

Understanding Ontario's overtime rules is important. Read on to learn about your overtime entitlements.

The Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision provides some welcome clarity on employees' bonus entitlements on termination.

Vacations provide a chance to rest and unwind. Read on to learn about your rights relating to vacation.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Ontario, the government has announced new public health measures affecting workplaces.

In certain circumstances, the poor conduct of the employer during the course of the termination may justify an extra damages award.

On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government announced that employees who have been off work due to COVID-19 can stay off for longer until January 2, 2021.

Ontario caselaw explain whether employees are entitled to variable pay during their reasonable notice period after they have been terminated from work.

Purchaser and seller to an asset sale of a business should consider employment law issues. Employees should also be aware of their rights and obligations.

Workplace Harassment and Violence rules are different for federally vs. provincially employees, and there have been changes to the former. Stay up to date.

Whether you are an employee, dependent contractor, or an independent contractor, will determine what workplace rights you may have, or not.

On July 24, 2020, the Reopening Ontario Act ends Ontario's COVID-19 declared emergency. Learn the employment implications for employers and employees.

Termination provisions in employment contracts must comply with minimum standards to be valid. Otherwise, employees will get greater severance entitlements

Ontario proposes changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance laws to make it easier for workers tested COVID-19 positive to get WSIB benefits.

Ontario government says mass layoffs and terminations during COVID-19 is not layoff or constructive dismissal. Key takeaways, and questions that come next.

Legal updates on remote/virtual legal proceedings in Ontario during COVID-19, and best practices.

Clear and effective communication between the employer and employee is crucial for a successful return to work from COVID-19.

In Ontario, if an employee genuinely believes it is not safe for them to return to work from COVID-19, when, and how, can an employee refuse to work?

Amid COVID-19, must employees return to work, or can they refuse to go back? What can they ask employers for on health, safety, and human rights?

As businesses prepare to re-open it is crucial that employers understand their obligations to provide a safe workplace. Know health and safety duties.

As Canadian employers face a blunt shortage of work and cashflow issues, consider innovative, albeit radical, COVID-19 workplace solutions.

The AODA makes Ontario more accessible to people with disabilities. Find out employer obligations and critical timelines.

An employer terminating a soon-to-start employment agreement will give rise to severance-like entitlements for the employee. Learn how to navigate this.

Amidst COVID-19, employers to review their business continuity plan at least once a day, and employees to stay abreast of changing employment issues.

Think an employee terminated for cause is automatically precluded from severance? Think again. Termination clauses are tricky, even for cause.

Going to Court can be costly. It is very important to understand how these costs will end up being paid and who will end up paying them.

Going to Court can be costly. It is very important to understand how these costs will end up being paid and who will end up paying them.

Employers should review benefits and pension coverage/options to ensure no breach of human rights and stay compliant in terms of age discrimination issues.

This article helps employers draft better termination clauses, and employees agree to better employment terms. Protect your legal rights at termination.

Q&A with Toronto lawyer and business litigator Tina Lee

Knowing what your "status" is critical as a first step in enforcing severance rights that you may be entitled to, and, meeting obligations such as taxes.

Read on to learn what health related leave of absence you are entitled to take to care for your loved ones, and not be penalized at work.

Better personal emergency leave (and sick days) rules may soon be coming in Ontario, for when you and your loved ones are sick, injured, or in need.

Know what your legal rights are with maternity and parental leave, under employment standards, labor law, and human rights, to protect you and your family.

Chart that compares maternity and parental leave under applicable employment standards legislation from province to province in Canada.

Your employer must provide accommodation at the workplace if you have a physical or mental disability. Ensure your human rights are not violated.

Employees cannot be discriminated against at the workplace because of family status, accommodation may be required under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Human rights and anti discrimination laws at the workplace are fundamental . What are the protected grounds, bona fide requirements, duty to accommodate?

Employees entitled to severance have a corresponding legal obligation to look for a job, or, mitigate. Failure to mitigate may reduce the severance.

Employees, contract workers, and partners who are dismissed or terminated from employment without cause have rights to severance, notice, or pay in lieu.

Losing your job is stressful. The employee has the right to take the time needed to learn severance related rights, and to decide to negotiate or not.

Employee files a workplace harassment complaint. What are basics on the process? What typically happens after? Is your workplace equipped for it?

Offer letters can be a powerful human resources tool, for employers to effectively manage employees and for employees to enjoy benefits. Tips on how.