Hiring a nanny, caregiver, or remote worker in Ontario? You are likely an employer, not a customer. Avoid massive financial liability with HTW Law’s complete 2026 guide to employing personal service providers. Learn the latest Employment Standards Act (ESA) updates, including new salary transparency rules, strict room and board deduction caps, termination pay laws, and CRA tax traps. Protect your household and business from retroactive wage claims and fines today.

Workplace conflict doesn’t always leave visible scars. Sometimes, the most serious harm begins with emotional pressure (stress, anxiety, or fear) that eventually turns physical. If you’re dealing with this kind of situation, understanding your rights and how to prove your case can make a real difference. This guide walks you through how emotional harm can become physical injury, what counts as retaliation, and, most importantly, how you can build a strong case under the la

In corporate terminations, base salary is just the tip of the iceberg. The real battleground is variable compensation—cash bonuses, stock options, and RSUs earned under Performance Incentive Plans (PIPs). Employers often use dense contracts and "active employment" clauses to deny this pay. Let’s take a forensic look at how these equity grants hold up in Ontario courts and why the active employment clause is often a multi-million-dollar legal myth during your severance period.