In the world of employment, understanding the nuances of termination can be crucial for both employers and employees. One of the key concepts to grasp is “termination without cause.” In Ontario, this term holds specific legal implications that affect how both parties navigate the end of an employment relationship. It’s essential for both parties to...

Constructive Dismissal in Ontario Understanding your rights as an employee is crucial. Especially when it comes to complex issues like constructive dismissal. In Ontario, the concept of constructive dismissal is governed by specific laws. These laws protect employees from unfair changes to their employment terms. But what exactly is constructive dismissal? It’s a situation where...

    Have you or someone you know faced job termination in Ontario? Knowing your rights under Ontario’s employment laws is essential for ensuring appropriate compensation. This blog post aims to simplify the intricacies of wrongful dismissal. This can range from recognizing indicators of wrongful termination to selecting the appropriate employment lawyer. Let’s delve into...

  The Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) is a vital social insurance program in Canada, offering essential retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions of Canadians. Stay informed about your CPP pension payment schedule using this resource to track expected payment dates accurately. CPP payment dates for 2024 The Government of Canada pays CPP to qualifying individuals on...

What is the Minimum Wage in Canada in 2024? The federal minimum wage in Canada stands as the bare minimum hourly rate mandated by law for employees engaged in federally regulated industries. Effectively, this provision serves as a cornerstone for equitable remuneration. Effective April 1st, 2024, Canada’s federal minimum wage is slated to rise from...

  Your employer can fire you for being late to work, even if you are late just that one time. This is a termination without cause. In Canada, companies can let non-unionized employees go for any reason, as long as you are provided full severance pay and the reasons for your dismissal are not discriminatory....

    When an employee decides to resign from their job, it’s critical to give their employer enough notice. In Ontario, there are specific rules and regulations regarding how much notice an employee should give their employer when leaving their job. What is the Minimum Notice an Employee Must Give? It is widely believed that...

  When an employee is terminated without cause in Ontario, their employer must let them know that their employment will end at a future date and give a notice of termination. This notice can either be a working notice or pay in lieu of notice, otherwise known in Ontario as termination pay. Generally, employees prefer to...

      Can my employer lower your wages? Your employer can only cut your pay or wages with your consent! If substantial changes are made to your job without your consent, such as reducing your wages by 15-20% or more, you can treat the move as a constructive dismissal.  In this situation, the law...

  Employers cannot fire you at their sole discretion… at any time… In a decision dated February 16, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down a termination provision that stated the employer could terminate an employee’s employment in its “sole discretion… at any time”. The judge held that the provision violated the Employment...