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For years, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the "ESA") has allowed employers to make reasonable requests of their staff to provide reasonable evidence, including a doctor's note (or sick notes), when employees choose to use part, or all of their three sick days as provided under the ESA.

Termination can be a difficult and stressful experience for any employee. It is often hard to know, what, if anything, your employer owes you, making it difficult to know if what you're being offered is fair.

In Ontario, the distinction between being classified as an independent contractor or an employee has significant implications for both the worker's entitlements and the employer's obligations under the law.

Overtime pay can be a crucial component of an employee's total compensation.