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Essential Insights into Ontario Employment Law Trends For Employers (2024-2025)
Ontario employment law is rapidly evolving. "Working for Workers" Acts bring changes: AI disclosure, new leaves. Courts invalidate flawed termination clauses, increasing costs. Non-compliance, human rights violations, bad faith conduct are escalating. Investigations need trauma-informed approach; confidentiality is not absolute. Employers must audit, update policies, and adapt to mitigate risks in this dynamic legal environment.
Tony Wong
8 hours ago2 min read
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Contract Work, Disability, and the Problem No One Is Talking About
Ontario's gig economy offers perceived flexibility, yet masks profound legal precarity for disabled contractors. While stripped of ESA protections (minimum wage, WSIB, benefits), they are protected by the Human Rights Code, guaranteeing anti-discrimination and accommodation rights. Fluctuating gig income creates an "invisible disability tax" and a complex ODSP "benefits trap," eroding financial security. We discusses some of the pertinent issues revolving around these vulnera
Amy Wilson
1 day ago5 min read
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Ontario Employers & Female Employees: 4 Lessons for Business Owners
US employers, heed Ontario's progressive framework: prioritizing equal pay, diligent pregnancy/parental leave management, robust harassment prevention, and dismantling systemic barriers are paramount. While US federal and state laws vary, these core principles are universally essential. Embracing them ensures compliance, fosters genuinely equitable workplaces, and crucially, drives sustainable business success. A proactive, principles-based approach is always your best defens
Daniel Washington
4 days ago7 min read
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Employment Contracts for Daily Workers: Why They Matter and What to Include
Domestic helpers, cleaners, gardeners, and plumbers form the backbone of our society, yet their employment rights and protections are often overlooked due to the absence of formal employment contracts in many cases, which can lead to misunderstandings, unpaid wages, and disputes over rights, which may result in lengthy and costly legal proceedings. Providing them with written contracts is an ethical obligation and a legal requirement that fosters trust, respect, and a positiv
Eva Vergis
May 195 min read
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Legal Differences in Car Detailing Employment: Calgary vs. Ontario
This article aims to provide a clear and concise guide for both employees and employers as they apply to auto detailers in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario's ESA provides a more robust framework of employee protections, particularly concerning overtime pay, mandated breaks, and termination notice. In contrast, Alberta's Code, while ostensibly similar, affords greater flexibility to employers, potentially leading to disparities in enforcement and worker outcomes.
Trudy Seeger
May 196 min read
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Do Employers Have to Accommodate Bicycle Commuters? Understanding Your Rights and Benefits
This article examines the emerging legal landscape surrounding employer obligations to employees who commute by bicycle, drawing upon relevant legislation and evolving best practices, and explores the potential legal risks employers face by failing to address the needs of cyclists, considering potential claims related to discrimination, occupational health and safety, and negligence. This article also examines strategies for employees to advocate for fair treatment and reason
dukeanna555
May 46 min read
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Employment Law Trends to Watch in 2025
The year 2025 promises to be a watershed moment in Canadian employment law. Employers, legal practitioners, and employees alike must prepare for significant developments impacting everything from hiring practices to workplace well-being. This article, viewed through the lens of Canadian jurisprudence, highlights key trends, emphasizes the importance of proactive legal strategies, and underscores the necessity for all stakeholders to adapt to this evolving landscape.
Trudy Seeger
May 47 min read
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Can My Employer Stop Me From Moving?
Employee relocation triggers tricky legal terrain. Contracts matter, but implied terms (availability) & accommodation duties are key. Unreasonable residency demands risk constructive dismissal. Termination for cause solely for relocation is unlikely, but communication is paramount. The prudent course of action lies in proactive communication and a nuanced understanding of one's legal entitlements. Read On to Learn More.
dukeanna555
Apr 197 min read
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Unpaid Wages? Understand How a Wage and Hour Lawyer Can Help
Didn't get the pay you deserve? A wage and hour lawyer specializing in employment law, covering minimum wage, overtime, misclassification, and illegal deductions, could help. They evaluate claims, help you gather evidence (pay stubs, timesheets), negotiate settlements, and represent in court to recover unpaid wages. Consulting one protects your rights and ensures fair workplace treatment. Read on to learn more.
kenwat75
Apr 194 min read
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Employment Law for Finance Professionals: Key Rights and Protections Including Whistleblowing
Finance professionals need a firm grasp of employment law, Contract basics, anti-discrimination, whistleblowing protections, and termination
simonmorris557
Mar 318 min read
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Understanding the Role of RRSP in Employment Law Settlement and Estate Planning
This guide explores the role of RRSPs in employment law settlements, the role of estate planning in workplace benefits. Let's delve in.

Anna Duke & Tony Wong
Mar 309 min read
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Large Severance Pay Entitlement for Short Service Executives
Terminating Execs in Ontario: A Minefield? We'll unpack notice periods, inducement, and good faith duty using key cases. Read On.
Tony Wong
Mar 168 min read
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Flexible Work Arrangements: A Path to Better Employee Satisfaction
Employees want work-life balance, autonomy, and job satisfaction. Flexible work arrangements (FWAs) could be the tool to meet these needs.
Trudy Seeger
Mar 113 min read
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How Employment Law Defamation Can Affect Medical Professionals
Defamation in the workplace harms both employers and employees. Understand the law of defamation, or serious consequences might follow suit.
Jack Oliver
Mar 104 min read
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Employment Lawyer Consultation: Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options
Employment law's a maze. Lawyer up and protect yourself from workplace woes & contracts pitfall. Consultation with the right lawyer is key.
Jack Oliver
Mar 104 min read
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From Contracts to Courtrooms: Employment Law vs Criminal Defense Law In a Nutshell
Employment law vs criminal defence law – different scopes, aims, operations. Let's discuss the distinctions in this article.
Lucy Jones
Mar 44 min read
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Occupational Diseases and Workplace Asbestos Exposure: Employee Rights and Employer Liability
Occupational diseases & hazards pose risks. US/Canada legislations exist, but understanding employer liability & worker protection is key.
Amy Wilson
Feb 176 min read
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Worker Rights & Employment Law in the Concrete Contracting Industry
Concrete contracting presents unique employment law considerations. Worker protections, given the trade's physical demands, are paramount.
Trudy Seeger
Feb 174 min read
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How Health and Safety Regulations Apply to Nursing Home Employers and Employees
As the population ages, reliance on nursing homes grows. These facilities are heavily regulated in the US and Canada to ensure safety. Read
Amy Wilson
Feb 174 min read
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The Legal Classification of Gig Workers in Ontario: Rights and Global Comparisons
Gig workers occupy a "grey zone," lacking clear employment rights. Ontario must clarify their status, drawing lessons from other nations
Jack Oliver
Feb 166 min read
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