Ontario has nine statutory holidays each calendar year. Statutory holidays are also known as public holidays or stat days, although …
Leave of Absence Laws (Ontario)
A leave of absence is a temporary stoppage of work initiated by an employee. What makes a leaves of absence …
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 …
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 …
Hours of Work (Ontario Laws)
What are the hours of work in Ontario? Although the standard 9-5 hours of work is ubiquitous, it wasn’t always …
Employment Standards Act (Ontario) FAQ
Welcome to Dutton Employment Law. Contained below is our guide to the Ontario Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). Clicking on the …
My employer owes me money, what can I do?
Employer not paying you? If your employer is not paying you, generally there are three avenues you can take to …