Was your Suspension a Constructive Dismissal?
A suspension without pay may be a constructive dismissal unless you have agreed to this kind of discipline in an employment contract or policy.
Are You Still Entitled to Employment Insurance If You Quit?
Terminated employees are entitled to receive employment insurance benefits. But what if an employee resigns? Are they still the entitled to receive benefits?
Increased Federal Protections Against Harassment and Violence
The Federal government is consulting the public on changes to the Canada Labour Code to increase protections against harassment and violence.
What to do when you receive a release from your employer?
When an employee is terminated and offered a severance package, they are almost always asked to sign a release agreement in exchange. A release agreement, as the name suggests, releases the employer from liabilities for employment-related claims. Thus, after an...Discrimination: Job Refused Because You Are Not a Citizen?
Have you been denied a job interview or a position based on your citizenship status? A 2018 Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision sheds light on the issue.
Do I Have to Accept a Job Offer from the Purchaser of my Employer’s Business?
What happens when your employer is sold and the purchaser offers you employment? A recent Ontario decision provides some direction.