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S01E15 - 2026 Ontario Employment Law Guide to Hiring Nannies and Domestic Workers | HTW Law

Welcome to our deep dive into Ontario's sweeping 2026 employment law amendments for homeowners and businesses hiring personal service providers. If you hire a nanny, housekeeper, or remote assistant, you might believe you are simply a customer paying for a service—but in the eyes of the law, you are likely an employer.

In this video, we unpack the ultimate guide from HTW Law to help you avoid massive financial penalties and navigate the legal minefield of worker classification.

S01E14 - The Severance Myth: How to Keep Your RSUs and Bonuses After Termination

Fired in Ontario? Discover how to protect your severance pay and fight wrongful dismissal when your employer tries to cancel your RSUs, stock options, and cash bonuses. Learn how to beat the "active employment" trap and use the latest employment law to negotiate the severance package you deserve.

S01E13 - Are Your Commission Based Employees a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

Could your standard commission pay structure bankrupt your business?

Many employers operate under the dangerous myth that paying staff entirely or heavily on commission makes them exempt from minimum wage, overtime, and vacation pay. But with the rise of remote work and digital tracking tools (like CRM software and Zoom check-ins), the legal lines have blurred.

In this Deep Dive audio, we unpack the hidden legal traps of commission-based employment. We explore a terrifying hypothetical scenario where a misclassified "travelling salesperson" is deemed a "route salesperson" by the Court—resulting in a staggering 16 years of retroactive backpay for unpaid statutory benefits.

S01E12 - Can You Be Fired Without Warning - Understanding Termination for Cause

Can your employer fire you immediately without severance? Only in very specific cases. This audio guide explains the concept of "Termination for Cause" and why it is reserved for only the most serious offenses, like theft or fraud.

S01E11 - Is Your Employment Contract Void - The Post-Waksdale Reality

In this deep dive, we explore the chaotic landscape of employment law in Ontario, specifically focusing on the enforceability of termination clauses in 2026. Based on legal insights from HTW Law, we break down how a series of watershed court rulings have made it nearly impossible for employers to draft "bulletproof" termination provisions.