Running a business in Ontario has never been easy, and the recent U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automotive products have only added to the challenge. If your company is feeling the squeeze, the Ontario government has introduced a new initiative that may help:...
Introduction This case study examines the Ontario Public Service Grievance Board’s decision in Wan v. Ontario (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) (P-2023-02995, June 2, 2025), where an adjudicator dismissed a public sector worker’s claim that the...
The Ontario government has introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30), a sweeping new legislative package that proposes significant amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) conducts workplace inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and other employment laws....
This case involves an application by Rabia Rehman (“Rehman”) under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “Act”) for review of an Employment Standards Officer’s (ESO) decision. Rehman alleged that her employer, APGN Consulting Inc....
Vacation time and vacation pay can be a real headache for Ontario employers. Figuring out the rules, keeping track of employee time off, and calculating vacation pay may feel like deciphering ancient hieroglyphics. If you feel this way, you’re not alone! Small...
