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 …
Can Your Employer Say You Were Fired?
Yes, if you were fired, your employer is free to say you were fired. However, if you were terminated without …
Workplace Health And Safety Policy FAQ & Guide (Ontario)
Who Is Required to Have a Workplace Health and Safety Policy? As per the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in Ontario, …
Is It Illegal To Fire Someone On Maternity Leave?
It is not always illegal to fire an employee on maternity leave. Employers can lawfully terminate an employee on maternity …
Can You Collect Severance If You Retire?
In Ontario, you cannot collect severance if you retire voluntarily, but you can collect severance if you are asked to …