If you receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, knowing when your monthly payment will arrive can make budgeting easier and help you plan your finances. The Government of Canada issues OAS payments once each month, and most recipients receive their funds by direct deposit on the scheduled payment date. In this guide, you’ll find...
If you receive Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits, knowing exactly when your payments will arrive can help you budget your monthly expenses and avoid unnecessary stress. The Government of Canada issues CPP payments once each month, with most Canadians receiving their money by direct deposit on the scheduled payment date. Below you’ll find the complete...
If your job is affecting your mental health, you may be wondering what to say to your doctor to get stress leave in Canada. Many employees struggle with anxiety, burnout, depression, panic attacks, or overwhelming workplace stress but are unsure how to start the conversation. The most important thing to remember is this: Your doctor...
Many employees worry that arriving late to work—even a few times—could cost them their job. If you’ve recently been terminated after coming in late, you may be wondering whether your employer acted lawfully and whether you are entitled to severance pay. The short answer is yes, an employer can terminate your employment for repeated lateness,...
Being told that your employment has ended is often one of the most stressful moments in a person’s career. Many employees are shocked, emotional, and completely unprepared when they are called into a termination meeting. Employers know this. That is why many employers present employees with a severance agreement or release during the termination meeting...
Being terminated from a job can be a stressful experience. It’s even more challenging when you’re fired without cause. Understanding the concept of ‘fired without cause’ is crucial. It can help you navigate the complexities of employment law and protect your rights. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of termination without cause....
In Ontario, termination without cause occurs when an employer ends an employee’s employment for reasons unrelated to misconduct or poor performance. Although an employer generally has the legal right to terminate employment without cause, it cannot do so without providing the employee with appropriate notice of termination or compensation in lieu of notice. While the...
Ontario’s general minimum wage is set to rise from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour effective October 1, 2026. This update reflects the latest change to minimum wage rates in the province. The increase is part of Ontario’s annual adjustment mechanism, which is tied to inflation and calculated using the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), in...
If you were laid off or terminated by Cummins in 2025, you are not alone — and you may be entitled to significantly more severance pay than you were offered. Cummins Inc., like many large multinational employers, has announced or implemented workforce reductions as part of restructuring, cost-cutting, or operational changes. While layoffs are often...
A common myth in Ontario workplaces is that salaried employees are not entitled to overtime pay. In reality, whether you are paid hourly or on salary, your entitlement to overtime is determined by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)—not by your pay structure. We regularly help employees understand their workplace rights, including severance pay entitlements...
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