Inflation has caused economic turmoil around the world, and many businesses are terminating employees to stay afloat. If you’re considering doing the same, you should know that your employees may be entitled to severance pay as compensation under specific...
Valid employment agreements can become invalid over time. One of the reasons an existing and otherwise valid employment agreement can become invalid over time is due to “changed substratum”. The “changed substratum” doctrine provides that where the foundation of a...
Pay equity laws are an important aspect of workplace fairness, and they are designed to ensure that employees receive equal pay for equal work. In Canada, pay equity legislation has been in place in multiple jurisdictions for several decades, and it continues to...
It was supposed to be a feel-good moment—two people caught on the jumbotron during a Coldplay concert, sharing a hug under the spotlight. But as internet sleuths quickly uncovered the identities of the couple, the feel-good moment turned into a full-blown conversation...
Starting January 1, 2023 certain “business consultants” and “information technology consultants” in Ontario have been excluded from the protections afforded to employees under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). This change will assist many businesses to...
