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In layman’s terms, vicarious liability is when an employer is liable for one of its employees’ wrongs. In other words, vicarious liability is when an employer is responsible for paying for the damages caused by an employee’s act even where the employer did not authorize the act or, manifestly, do the act.  In more legal …

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Background checks encompassing criminal records, credit, driving history, resume and reference checks have become increasingly common for employers to conduct in Ontario.  Does your small or medium sized business need to conduct a background check on a potential employee? My company, goHeather, has partnered with Canada’s leading background check provider, Certn. Certn makes background checks …

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What is the Difference Between “Termination Pay” and “Severance Pay” in Ontario? Termination pay vs severance pay is a common question we receive. It is no surprise that we receive so many questions about the difference between termination pay and severance pay as there appear to be a lot of misconceptions out there. The confusion …

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You may be a job seeker looking for a reference letter, or you may be an employer who was asked to draft a reference letter for someone. In either case, this helpful guide for reference letters in Canada will assist you in completing your reference letter.  What is a Reference Letter?  A reference letter is …

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After you are approved for and are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, you must complete bi-weekly EI reports showing that you are still eligible to receive your EI benefits. You must complete your EI reports no later than three weeks after each bi-weekly due date. Failure to complete your EI reporting will result in a loss of …

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It is an implied term of all employment contracts in Ontario that employees must be treated with “dignity and respect”. Workplace harassment can cause a breach of the employment contract because such conduct can be the antithesis of “dignity and respect”. Thus, where there is workplace harassment amounting to a breach of the contract, it …

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Severance for contract employees varies greatly depending on a number of circumstances. If a contract worker is an independent contractor, then they do not get any severance. If a contract worker is a dependent contractor, they do get severance (common law severance or some other formula if there is a termination clause). If a contract …

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Hourly employees are entitled to severance just the same as annual salary employees. There is no difference in severance “eligibility” if an individual is paid an hourly wage or an annual salary.   The way an employee is compensated has no effect on the eligibility or the calculation of severance pay. The only difference between …

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What is a resignation letter? A resignation letter is a written notice to your employer that you are planning to leave your job on a specified date. Resignation letters are a form of professional courtesy so that your soon-to-be former employer has an opportunity to find a replacement. A formal resignation letter may also be …

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