Background checks encompassing criminal records, credit, driving history, resume and reference checks have become increasingly common for employers to conduct …
Fiduciary Duty (Ontario Employment Law)
What is a Fiduciary Duty? A fiduciary duty is when an employee has a common law obligation to put his …
Termination Pay vs Severance Pay in Ontario
What is the Difference Between “Termination Pay” and “Severance Pay” in Ontario? Termination pay vs severance pay is a common …
Reference Letters (How-To, Template & The Law)
You may be a job seeker looking for a reference letter, or you may be an employer who was asked …
How To Fill Out Your EI Internet Report
After you are approved for and are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, you must complete bi-weekly EI reports showing that you are …
Harassment In The Workplace – The Law
It is an implied term of all employment contracts in Ontario that employees must be treated with “dignity and respect”. …
Severance For Contract Employees
Severance for contract employees varies greatly depending on a number of circumstances. If a contract worker is an independent contractor, …
Severance For Hourly Employees
Hourly employees are entitled to severance just the same as annual salary employees. There is no difference in severance “eligibility” …
Your Guide To The Resignation Letter
What is a resignation letter? A resignation letter is a written notice to your employer that you are planning to …
Summary Dismissal In Ontario
Summary dismissal means the employer has just cause to terminate an employee without any notice or pay in lieu of …