top of page
Tags:
Search


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


Are Your Commission-Based Employees a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Discover the legal trap Ontario employers face with commission-based employees in 2026. This guide covers ESA exemptions, WFH route salesperson liabilities, Waksdale contract annihilation, and minimum wage draw rules. Learn how misclassifying sales staff or enforcing illegal vacation policies leads to devastating retroactive penalties and Ministry of Labour audits. Ensure your business is protected by auditing your pay structures today.
Tony Wong
Mar 2314 min read


How to Choose the Right Building Contractor in Ontario: An Employment Law Perspective
In Ontario hiring a builder is a matter of construction and law. What homeowners do not know is that they have to be aware of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) rules in addition to contractor classification issues, which may result in fines, liability, or misclassification claims.
This guide goes over what it takes to choose a contractor and at the same time be in compliance with Ontario employment laws. Read On to Learn M
Jack Oliver
Mar 155 min read


Independent Contractors vs. Employees in the Ontario Construction Sector: Legal Risks and Best Practices
Understanding the distinction between employees and independent contractors is crucial in Ontario’s construction sector. Misclassification risks fines and legal challenges. Learn how to safeguard your business with role assessments, clear contracts, compliance practices, and expert partnerships. Make compliance your foundation for success.
Sophia Liĺy
Jul 22, 20255 min read
Proudly endorsed by David Q. Harris, author of the definitive legal treatise Wrongful Dismissal. As Canada’s leading authority on employment law, his work is the gold standard relied upon by the Supreme Court of Canada and appellate courts nationwide.
bottom of page
