Termination is the leading cause of employment-related legal disputes. It is important that employers know how to correctly carry out a termination of employment and develop a comprehensive policy on termination. What is termination of employment? Termination of employment occurs when an employee is fired or laid off by the employer, or when the employee...
It is important for all employers to fulfil their legislated posting obligations at all times. Failure to do so may invite enforcement action, such as penalties and fines. While posting requirements differ slightly across provinces, workplace signage in all jurisdictions is similar. It generally relates to either employment standards legislation, health and safety legislation, or...
The holiday season is a busy time for employers. Besides business, they also have HR and health and safety obligations to attend to. There are substitute holidays to account for and vacation requests to accommodate. December is also a time for planning holiday social events and preparing for safety risks created by inclement winter weather. Statutory...
Many businesses begin hiring seasonal employees at this time of the year, in preparation for the busy holiday season. Temporary workers at this time of year are usually hired by ski resorts, retail stores, and event companies that are hosting holiday-themed events. Although such employees are hired typically for six months or less, this type...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development oversees, promotes, and regulates labour relations in the province. It is responsible for promoting and enforcing two major legislations — the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The Ministry of Labour Ontario is in charge of enforcing employment standards,...
Back in April 2022, Ontario’s Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022 became law in the province. Similar to its sister legislation, Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 that became law in December 2021, Bill 88 provides increased rights for many employees across Ontario and places new duties on employers. One of the main...
Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Canadian employers can employ foreign workers to temporarily fill job positions for which qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available. This blog addresses common questions employers may have about hiring temporary foreign workers, such as documentation requirements, employer responsibilities, compliance, and changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program...
On October 24, 2022, Ontarians will head to the polls to cast their ballot in the first Ontario municipal election since October 22, 2018. As per the Association of Municipalities Ontario, municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Are all employers required to give employees time off work to...
The Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code (LSC) is a legislation used to regulate employment in the province. It contains the minimum entitlements that all provincially regulated employees must receive, such as minimum wage, work hours, overtime, leaves of absence, and termination notice and pay. It also outlines the legal obligations and rights of employers and...
