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.

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

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.

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.

Naval Vessels Civilian Workers employment rights differ from those of active-duty military. While sailors are governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, civilian workers are governed by federal civil service regulations. Civilian worker employment rights can be complex, but they are crucial to understand due to their unique working conditions, historical workplace risks, and legal protections. In this article we will first discuss the USA perspective followed by the Ca

Demand letters are a crucial tool used in various situations, to request payment and action to settle an employment law dispute. A well-drafted demand letter must be clear and actionable. Sending a demand letter is the first step that afflicted parties take before beginning the litigation against the recipient. Drafting a demand letter used to take a lot of time, legal research, and efforts. Now, with the help of technology, the process of has become faster, smarter, and mor

Severance pay is compensation for services rendered, given to an employee in case of involuntary termination of employment, apart from their regular wages earned through the last day of work. While many companies offer severance agreements, the legal requirements vary significantly across jurisdictions. Let’s talk more about how severance entitlements are handled in Florida vs Ontario, so both employers and employees can protect their interests.

Fired in Canada? Your rights are stronger than in U.S. at-will systems. Wrongful dismissal isn't about why you were fired; it's about receiving fair severance. Employers often offer statutory minimums, but Common Law may entitle you to much more based on age and tenure. Forced to quit by major negative changes? That's constructive dismissal. Before signing anything, document your termination and consult an employment lawyer to secure your full compensation. Read on to learn m

Ontario and Alberta's employment laws are increasingly diverging. Ontario is adopting proactive, prescriptive regulations (e.g., pay transparency, electronic monitoring, gig worker rights), while Alberta maintains a more flexible, market-oriented framework. This creates complex compliance challenges for multi-jurisdictional employers, making a "one-size-fits-all" national employment policy unfeasible. Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences.

Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) has complex salesperson exceptions. Exemptions depend on the actual working relationship, not just contracts. Misclassification risks severe penalties (back pay, fines, reputational damage) across tax, ESA, and safety regulations. Employers need proactive due diligence and expert advice; salespersons must understand their rights. Understanding both legislation and case law is key for compliance and fair treatment.

Finance professionals need a firm grasp of employment law, Contract basics, anti-discrimination, whistleblowing protections, and termination

This guide explores the role of RRSPs in employment law settlements, the role of estate planning in workplace benefits. Let's delve in.

Terminating Execs in Ontario: A Minefield? We'll unpack notice periods, inducement, and good faith duty using key cases. Read On.

Employment law's a maze. Lawyer up and protect yourself from workplace woes & contracts pitfall. Consultation with the right lawyer is key.

DUI in Canada, US: Impacts employment, but protections exist depending on job type, location, & company policies. Help is available. Read On

Workers' compensation: Ontario's system provides financial aid for work-related injuries/illnesses. Read on to learn more about eligibility.

Class actions seek justice for groups wronged. Recoveries vary based on harm, demanding factual accuracy. Read On to learn More.

Remote/hybrid work, enabled by strong labor laws enable Canada ranks 5th globally for work-life balance research (2024). Read On to Learn.

Avoiding Wrongful / constructive dismissal claims are key. Evolving workplace dynamics link employment & criminal law. Read On.

Bonuses: Fueling success, yet a minefield for some. Understanding their structure, tax, & laws is key. Read on to learn more about it.