Lunch Breaks Laws in Ontario

How Long Is My Lunch Break at Work Required To Be? We all know that person at the office who works through lunch instead of taking a break. Especially if your manager is the one who eats at their desk, you may feel unintentional pressure to also forgo a lunch break and keep working. However,…

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Work has followed you home, but conflict shouldn’t

As a result of the pandemic many employees have been working remotely from home.  Despite the fact that remote employees benefit from complete physical distancing, workplace conflict can still occur.  In fact, we’ve noted an uptick in workplace issues raised by employees who work exclusively in virtual environments. With the increased number of emails, instant…

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Fired before starting a new job

Entering into a new employment relationship can be an exciting but stressful decision.  Employees may be leaving a secure job with another employer, they may be relocating, and they may be making considerable financial decisions based on the new opportunity.    There is often a lot of planning involved.  What many may never plan for is…

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Exclusive Contractors Are Entitled to Severance

Not all workers in Ontario are entitled to a severance package upon their dismissal. Are you? A person’s right to a severance will ultimately depend on the nature of their relationship with their employer.  The law draws a distinction between employees and contractors.  Years ago, it may have been accurate to say that only those who…

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A Worker’s Right to Vote

As Canadians prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming federal election, employees and employers alike should be aware of the specific legal entitlements that are in place to ensure that all workers have an opportunity to exercise their civic duty. All Canadian employees who are eligible to vote on polling day (a Canadian citizen…

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New Changes to Overtime Rules for Ontario Employees

Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, received Royal Assent on April 3, 2019, and the new legislation introduces some changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000.  Most notable are the changes that Bill 66 has in respect to overtime. The 60 Hour Rule:  Previously, employees were not permitted to work more than 60 hours per week.  However, Bill 66…

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