Ontario celebrates a variety of public holidays throughout the year. The intricacies of public holiday pay in Ontario can leave even seasoned employers scratching their heads. This guide aims to simplify the process, offering crystal-clear explanations and practical...
As the compliance deadline of December 31st draws near, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has once again taken centre stage. In this article, we delve into the essentials of the AODA, shedding light on what it entails, who is obligated to...
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...
Earlier this year, the government legislated a mandatory electronic monitoring policy for Ontario employers, requiring disclosure of electronic monitoring of employees (the “Policy”). Recently a guidance document was released to help employers understand their...
Bill 88: shortly titled as the Working for Workers Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on April 11, 2022. The bill introduced significant changes to several employment-related statutes. So, what does it mean to employers in Ontario? 1. New Digital Platform Workers Rights...
Right to disconnect is one of the revolutionary amendments the Working for Workers Act (Bill 27) brought to the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). As per the new act, employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees must have a written Right to Disconnect Policy in place...