Mitigation issues can save an employer months of termination pay and/or gut your termination case, depending on whether you are the employer or employee...

In the world of employment law, terminations tend to steal the spotlight. But what about when the employee is the one ending the employment relationship?

Hiring and terminating employees are two of the most critical decisions an employer can make. These moments define workplace culture, shape legal risk, and directly affect an organization's reputation.

The holiday season is upon us, bringing a mix of joy and challenges for businesses of all sizes. This time of year can be a balancing act between meeting increased operational demands...

When bringing people in to work with your business, the distinction between an "employee" and an "independent contractor" is not just an administrative detail;

Happy Canada Day! As we celebrate everything that makes Canada both great and unique (personally as food lovers we'd like to mention poutine and butter tarts) we can't help...

The most common misstep happens before employers even realize it: allowing an arrangement to drift. When an employee works remotely for months or years without written terms or reminders that the arrangement may change...

The farming sector in Ontario is unique in many ways, and employment laws reflect that. One area of concern for both farm owners and workers is how terminations and severance pay are handled under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA").

In many industries right now, businesses are fighting not just for clients, customers, and market share but to attract and retain good talent.

Using ChatGPT to Streamline Employee Terminations and Support Your HR Team

Running a business in Ontario? You've got enough on your plate. Let's make sure you're up to speed on mandatory breaks under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA").

Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? This is the first of a few posts that will walk through the main employment law issues...

Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? The second blog post in this series will outline who qualifies as a ‘farm worker'...

Employee resignations are a fact of life for employers. While handling employee turnover is never fun, here are some practical considerations for Ontario employers when managing employee resignations.

Many employers in Ontario are becoming aware, whether through news articles, or painful and costly first-hand experiences, that employees can be owed significant entitlements upon termination.

The way your team works is directly influenced by the spaces they work in. For employers, that means your hybrid or remote workforce's productivity, creativity, and wellness are closely tied to their environment

In Canada, firing someone means more than just showing them the door—you'll probably also be holding it open, offering them severance, and making sure you're nice about it to avoid bad faith damages.

There has been no shortage of high-profile workplace investigations and discussions surrounding the outcome of those investigations in the news over the past year. But what happens when you're no longer...

Facing OHSA charges can be daunting, with severe fines and potential jail time on the line. What factors influence the court's decision on penalties? How can companies and individuals mitigate their sentencing?

It's 2025, and clients are using AI tools like ChatGPT in their legal matters. If you're an HR professional or run a business, maybe you've seen a team member pull up ChatGPT...