Employment Law

Knowing what your options are when it comes to complex Ontario and Canadian employment law is critical in order to make a decision on whether to proceed with legal action and litigation as an employee or employer. Find a series of blog posts designed to help inform and educate yourself on employment laws.

September 15, 2016

Employment Law & Discrimination During an Interview

The issue of potential prejudice and discrimination can often present itself in the course of employment interviews. Some employers may choose to ask personal questions during the interview process.

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January 19, 2016

Understanding Pension Plan Laws as Employees

There are two main types of private pension plans in Canada: (1) defined benefit plans; and (2) defined contribution plans. Defined benefit plans provide its members with a specific pension benefit on retirement.

November 23, 2015

Employment Law - Bill 67

Bill 67, an act proposed to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 has been a lot in the news with its reference to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [PSTD]. Any anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event or experience with symptoms that may include flashbacks, nightmares and intense feelings of fear or horror is defined as PSTD.

April 28, 2015

Workplace Discrimination

You may have experienced discrimination in the workplace based upon traits such as your gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. What protects you from workplace discrimination on prohibited grounds, and what options might you have?

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April 22, 2015

Fighting Back Against Wrongful Dismissal

Losing a job can be one of the most stressful things to happen in life, but at one point or another, many of us will feel the sting of losing a job. But being dismissed without cause, or worse, for reasons specifically prohibited by employment laws such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, can make the blow even harder to take. Depending on the situation, however, you do have options.

June 24, 2014

Social Media in the Workplace

From connecting with old friends or meeting new ones, to networking with colleagues, current, or potential employers, we now live a large part of our social lives online.