In our last update, we outlined the details of the new job posting requirements introduced in Bill 149 (the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) and Bill 190 (the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024), which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
In addition to the job posting requirements, the Ontario government…
Both Bill 149 (the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) and Bill 190 (the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024) received Royal Assent and became law earlier this year. These two statutes introduced a number of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA“) and to the Occupational Health and…
What if there was a Layoffs Wrapped for 2024?
Unfortunately, many employers in Canada have reduced their workforce this year, and are continuing to do so.
In light of this high tide for the wave of job cuts, it’s important to remember that employment relationships are legal relationships. It’s a two-way street: both employers…
If you read my blog posts, you know I often use a Taylor Swift reference as a hook. This time, we’re diving right in and getting a little nerdy (while providing important practical advice). In my last post, I wrote about seasonal employment as a factor that extends notice periods; this made me…
There is a season for everything. As of this writing, the current season in Canada is Eras Tour. After Taylor Swift leaves, the holiday season will be upon us. Seasons also matter in the realm of employment law – there are busy seasons and down seasons; there are seasonal jobs and seasonal workers; and as…
Nearly everyone has used a rideshare app to get where they need to go or a food delivery app to get something delivered. Few of us ever consider the work arrangement of the person delivering us or our food to the destination. Effective July 1, 2025, anyone who is curious about the concept will be…
When an employee commences a lawsuit against their former employer, they often want to see the matter move forward quickly without delay. Suppose the defendant causes significant delay in delivering their statement of defence – can the defendant bring default proceedings against them?
In many cases, it would not be appropriate to do so. Although…
On October 28, 2024, the Ontario government’s latest new omnibus employment legislation, the Working for Workers Five Act (the “Act“) received Royal Assent and became law. As we wrote about in a previous update, the Act includes amendments to a number of Ontario employment laws, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA“) and…
The other day I overheard someone talking about how they were no longer being scheduled for shifts at the restaurant where they work. This person happened to be a short term employee; they had two months of service at the restaurant, and they suspected that they had been let go. I say suspected because this…
Choosing the proper forum is an important decision every time a lawsuit is commenced. The proper forum will depend on the realistic outcome of the case; getting it wrong can cause you to lose out on a significant cost award if your claim is successful. That can cost the plaintiff a lot and, in some…
