What is severance? Severance means the same thing as “notice”, or “termination pay” or “reasonable notice”, so when we speak …
Family Caregiver Leave
Family Caregiver Leave is unpaid, job-protected leave employees in Ontario can take when they must provide care or support to a …
Independent Contractor
Independent Contractor Definition Someone who contracts to do a specific piece of work, and provides his or her equipment, and …
Family Responsibility Leave (Ontario)
Family responsibility leave is unpaid, job-protected leave employees in Ontario can take when a close family member suffers an illness …
Employment Agreements in Ontario
What is an Employment Agreement? In Ontario, all employment relationships are contractual whether or not a written employment agreement is …
Labour Law in Ontario
Labour law is the law of the unionized workplace. This means that labour law applies to the relationship between an …
Bereavement Leave in Ontario
In Ontario, bereavement leave allows employees to take up to two days of unpaid leave from work each calendar year …
Tips and Gratuities | Ontario Law | CRA Info
Are employers allowed to collect, deduct and distribute tips? Subject to certain protections for workers, yes, employers are permitted to …
Recording Conversations at Work (Canada Laws)
Inevitably, some employees will find themselves in the difficult position of having to attend a disciplinary or investigatory meeting with …
Do you have to give two weeks notice in Canada?
Yes, you do have to give notice of your resignation in Canada. The common law imposes a duty to provide …