In an era of heightened political tensions, employees increasingly express their political beliefs at work. While engaging in discussions about societal issues can be healthy, these expressions sometimes lead to friction among colleagues and risk disrupting workplace harmony.
Employers in Ontario need to navigate this complex terrain carefully, balancing the rights of individuals to express
Navigating Terminations and Severance Pay in Ontario’s Farming Sector
The farming sector in Ontario is unique in many ways, and employment laws reflect that. One area of concern for both farm owners and workers is how terminations and severance pay are handled under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).
What Does the Farming Exemption Cover?
The farming
Franchise businesses come with their own unique blend of benefits and challenges, but a rarely discussed area is the intersection of franchise law with employment law.
With Halloween officially behind us, it’s time to pitch the pumpkins, finish up that leftover candy, and pack up the spiderweb decor for another year.
But beyond leftover treats and lingering decor are there any ghosts and goblins lurking that might keep things a little too spooky during the upcoming holiday season? By proactively addressing
Using ChatGPT to Streamline Employee Terminations and Support Your HR Team
Handling an employee’s termination is always hard and involves a lot of moving parts. As a business owner, you’re likely juggling multiple responsibilities already, so managing terminations efficiently while staying compliant is crucial.
ChatGPT, as a generative AI tool, can help your HR team
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 15-25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Yet, many employers do not have a plan in place for supporting employees who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths or pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage can be a devastating experience both physically and emotionally, and providing support and resources to employees during
As discussed in previous blog posts in our farming series, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) outlines farming exemptions, This allows certain employers flexibility under the ESA, particularly when it comes to hours of work, overtime, and rest periods.
The crux is that not every worker at every farm automatically falls under the ESA’s exemptions – there are
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018, opened the door to a wave of new questions about how it fits into the workplace.
Employees might feel empowered to use cannabis in their free time, but employers are increasingly concerned about its impact on safety, performance, and overall productivity.
In Canada, firing someone means more than just showing them the door—you’ll probably also be holding it open, offering them severance, and making sure you’re nice about it to avoid bad faith damages.
For U.S. employers with a Canadian workforce, there are several key differences in employment law, especially when it comes to terminating employees.
Job abandonment typically occurs when an employee is absent without communicating with their employer for an extended period, leading the employer to conclude that the employee has voluntarily resigned. However, circumstances like medical emergencies or family crises may justify the absence, so employers should avoid jumping to conclusions.
