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Navigating Ontario Employment Law in 2026: Vacation Pay, Vacation Time, Termination Clauses, and the Post-Baker Paradigm
Ontario employment law has drastically shifted following the Waksdale and 2025 Baker decisions. Learn how the strict legal distinction between vacation time and pay impacts termination clauses. Discover why poorly drafted forfeiture policies can void employment contracts and trigger devastating common law severance liabilities. Protect your business today by auditing your employment architecture for 2026.
Tony Wong
Apr 257 min read


Can Losing Your Job Affect Child Custody? Here’s What to Know
Whether you're going through a divorce, negotiating custody, or already have a court order in place, understanding how employment status factors into custody decisions is crucial. This article explores how job loss can affect child custody, what courts consider, and what steps you can take to protect your parental rights. Consulting with an employment lawyer asap after the job loss will ensure your employment law rights are protected and to secure the financial future for you
Trudy Seeger
Apr 256 min read


Employing Personal Service Providers Ultimate Guide
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.
Tony Wong
Apr 1915 min read
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