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Notice of Termination
True independent contractors not entitled to reasonable notice of termination If an employer dismisses without just cause the employer is required to provide “reasonable notice”
Does Changing Employees to Salary Circumvent Overtime Regulations?
Question: We have negotiated a deal with our employees by which they have agreed to be paid at a regular rate of pay for any
Drug Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace In Ontario drug testing is considered discriminatory except for a few exceptions and a considerable onus is placed
Is Obesity a Disability?
Question: Can obesity be considered a disability under human rights legislation? Although obesity is not specifically listed as a prohibited ground of discrimination under human
Damages for Human Rights Violations Increasingly Punish Employers
Employers should guard against subtle forms of discrimination Long gone are the days when employers hung signs in the window stating that people of certain
When is an Employer Obligated to Issue a Record of Employment?
Question: When is an employer obligated to issue a record of employment? Answer: A record of employment must be issued within five calendar days of
Severance Obligations to Dismissed Employees Receiving EI Benefits
Question: What obligations does an employer have when providing severance to a dismissed employee who has received Employment Insurance benefits? Answer: Under s. 46 of
Implementing Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are useful tools for defining the terms of the employment relationship. They can help avoid conflicts later in the employment relationship, even after
Can an Employer Ask Candidates to Work for Free?
Question: As a way to improve our hiring process, we want to include a return interview where the considered applicant would visit our company to