Yes, a worker can quit their job due to stress and still receive employment insurance (“EI”) if they can prove …
Employer Asking You To Cash A Cheque Or E-Transfer? Scam!
Has your new employer asked you to deposit a check in your bank account so you can send the money …
Restrictive Covenants (Employment)
Employment restrictive covenants are terms and conditions of employment (usually inserted in an employment contract) that restrict employees when they …
All About Employment Law Class Actions
What is an employment class action lawsuit? An employment law class action is a lawsuit where a representative employee is …
Can I Get EI If I Quit?
Yes, you can get employment insurance (“EI”) regular benefits if you have “just cause” to quit your job. However, if …
Can Your Employer Force You To Come In Early Unpaid?
No, in Ontario, employers cannot force their employees to come into work early for unpaid meetings or the like. Likewise, …
Can An Employer Give A Bad Reference?
Employers are allowed to give a bad reference in Canada. The law is clear: If an employer wants to communicate …
Employee And Employer Rights: Vacation Time
Can An Employer Refuse Vacation Time In Ontario? Yes. As discussed below, in Ontario, employers can refuse an employee’s request …
Employee Misclassification In Ontario
Some employees in Ontario are misclassified by their employers as independent contractors and denied minimum employment standards to which they …
Is September 30 A Holiday In Ontario?
Short Answer: September 30 Holiday In Ontario No, the September 30 holiday is not recognized in Ontario. The September 30 …