by Nicole Simes | Dec 22, 2020 | For Employees
The Employment Standards Act the (“ESA”) contains a provision which allows for temporary lay-off. Pre Covid-19, the ESA told employers that they could lay off an employee for 13 out of 20 weeks, or 35 out of 52 weeks if the employer continues the employee’s benefits, for example.
by Nicole Simes | Oct 16, 2020 | For Employees
Another Way to Get More Severance From Your Employer As we have written before, termination clauses may have a significant effect on how much money you receive if you are terminated. If you are fired because of a business decision and not misconduct, it is the...
by Nicole Simes | Oct 13, 2020 | For Employees
Paid Sick Leave? Sort of With the numbers of COVID-19 cases rising again, especially in the GTA, many employees are asking me as a Toronto employment lawyer what happens if they become sick and they are forced to stay home for 14 days. Following the end of the Canada...
by Marium Rehan | Sep 17, 2020 | For Employees
Workplace Bullying: Does My Employer Have To Intervene? Have you experienced workplace bullying or harassment? Did you know that your employer has an obligation to investigate any complaint of bullying or harassment you make regardless of whether or not you file a...
by Nicole Simes | Aug 12, 2020 | For Employees
Sexual Harassment Results in $85,000 Award The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) recently released a decision about sexual harassment in the workplace that granted a significant award to the plaintiff. This precedent shows that adjudicators are issuing high...
by Nicole Simes | Jul 13, 2020 | For Employees
Over the past few months, we have received many questions from concerned employees about changes to their jobs. Some have experienced reductions in hours, others have had their pay cut, others are being asked to complete new or different tasks.
