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The automotive industry in Ontario faces uncertainty as U.S. trade policies, like potential tariffs, threaten economic stability. For employees, these shifts raise questions about workplace rights, especially when it comes to layoffs, termination, or significant changes to roles and responsibilities.

Wrongful Dismissal and Your Rights

Employers cannot unilaterally change the terms of your employment. If

Lion Electric’s recent decision to temporarily lay off over 160 employees has highlighted the challenges businesses face in uncertain times and, more importantly, has raised significant legal questions. For employees affected by such layoffs, or those facing similar circumstances, it is essential to understand the legal framework surrounding temporary layoffs in Ontario.

What Are Temporary

Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (“GAD”) can be an overwhelming challenge. The persistent worry, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating—compounded by the pressures of maintaining employment and earning income—can significantly affect an individual’s well-being. In recent years, GAD has become an increasingly recognized as a disability in Ontario, allowing employees to assert specific rights and protections that

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, especially when it impacts your ability to work. At Lecker & Associates, an Ontario disability law firm, we understand the emotional and financial strain that comes with navigating the complex disability benefits system. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, support, and advocacy

When your OTIP disability claim hits a roadblock, it can feel like an uphill battle. Dealing with a denial or delay while managing your health is incredibly stressful. That is where a Toronto disability lawyer steps in with the experience needed to challenge the insurer’s decision and fight for your rightful benefits. With the right

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition marked by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and cognitive difficulties, often described as “fibro fog.” While this condition affects millions, it remains misunderstood and difficult to diagnose, making it challenging for those suffering to secure disability benefits. If you’re living with fibromyalgia and finding it increasingly difficult to work, the