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September 28, 2022

Constructive dismissal is when there has been a unilateral and fundamental change to the workplace that is not condoned by the employee.

Hiring Seasonal Workers: What Employers Need to Know

May 17, 2022

Some Canadian employers are planning for a busy summer and may look to hire seasonal employees even if they need to do layoffs in the future.

6 New Laws and Regulations Employers Should be Aware of for 2022

February 18, 2022

The Ontario government has been pretty busy, working on quite a few new laws and regulations that will affect employers across the province.

Is a Lay-off During COVID-19 Still Constructive Dismissal?

May 31, 2021

The Superior Court of Ontario ruled an employee who experienced a lay-off during COVID-19 was constructively dismissed when she was on temporary lay-o Read More...

Extended Protections Under the ESA Keep Layoffs on “Pause”
September 24, 2020
Emergency protections introduced in June through Ontario Regulation 228/20 were to expire in September but have now been extended until January 2, 202 Read More...

Temporary Layoff Clock set to begin again: Are you prepared?
September 1, 2020
The Ontario government enacted temporary changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to assist employers and employees alike during the COVID-19 cri Read More...

Ontario Makes Temporary Changes to Layoff Rules During Pandemic
June 5, 2020
The Ontario Government has implemented temporary changes to labour laws in order to avoid triggering terminations and to help businesses stay afloat.

Gent v. Strone Inc.: Refusal to Return to Work After Illegal Layoff – Failure to Mitigate?
February 19, 2020
A wrongfully dismissed employee failed to mitigate his damages when he refused a recall to employment from temporary layoff.

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