One of my favourite episodes is the one featuring Festivus, a holiday concocted by George's dad. It is a protest against the commercialism of the other December holidays...

A new school year has started and with it comes the typical September changes. Some of us will change the time we leave for work in the morning to account for school buses or extra time for school drop-off and crossings.

If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen "day in the life" videos.

The simple answer is that the Employment Standards Act of Ontario does not require an employer to give an employee a reason why their employment is being terminated.

Payroll diversion can come in different forms, but the euphemistic name describes a harmful practice: cybercriminals divert employee pay cheques paid by direct deposit to an account controlled by the cybercriminals, instead of the employee's designated bank account.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario's recent decision in Cillis v. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (2025 HRTO 1717) provides valuable clarity on the limits...

Last month, employees of a grocery store in Toronto's St. James Town neighbourhood were seen wearing bodycams during their shifts.

The duty to accommodate a disability may feel like a burden to some employers. It prevents them from applying a one-size-fits-all approach to employees and the workplace. However, with a better understanding of the duty and a framework for approaching accommodation requests, employers may find the process clearer, more predictable, and far less burdensome than anticipated.

Most employees try to maintain a separation of church and state between their home lives and their work lives. Highlighting the importance of that separation...

In Canada, Employment Insurance ("EI") provides temporary income support to unemployed individuals as they search for new employment.

If you're an employer in a common law province in Canada, you might be familiar with the concept of "common law reasonable notice" and the factors...

My family is big on traditions, especially around the holidays. There is one, however, that I'm thankful not to celebrate anymore.

This year, my law firm, Piccolo Heath LLP, is focusing its blogs and webinars on accommodation related topics to help employers navigate the world of disability accommodation. In that vein,

We have all hidden something from someone else. We've also all likely hidden something or lied in the workplace. Don't think you have? Don't lie now (LOL!) After all, how many of us can say that they have never been part...

Many employers are still trying to digitize their workplaces and play catch up with the latest technology. While software, social media, and various tech tools evolve, long-standing legal principles...

Ontario has a long tradition of adding, repealing, and updating its leave of absence rules. Frustratingly, these frequent changes then require employers to revisit their sick day policies to ensure compliance.

As workplaces evolve, many organizations in Ontario are embracing a "curiosity culture" that promotes exploration, innovation, and open communication.

With the shift in demographics and the limited availability of public support systems, employers are seeing more employees struggle to balance work and caregiving, leading to more accommodation requests.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada and the United States.

In the enchanting world of movies, there is a song from the animated film "Encanto" that has captured the hearts of many: "We Don't Talk About Bruno." This catchy tune conveys a tale of an unspoken secret...