Meal Break Law in Ontario Workers in Ontario are entitled to meal breaks while at work. Under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, a worker is prohibited from working more than 5 consecutive hours of work without a 30-minute meal break. Also, you have a choice! You can take multiple shorter break periods instead of one...

They are more short-service employees in our economy today than ever before. Employees often ask me whether the severance package they received is fair. It depends on the circumstances, the employment contract and what they have been offered. However, understanding your rights and entitlements is crucial. More employees than ever are leaving good jobs for...

  Never Sign an Employment Contract Without Legal Review! Clients often tell me that they wish they knew what they signed. They felt under pressure to sign the contract. When they get let go – they realize how oppressive the contract really was. The truth is signing an employment contract without a thorough review by...

A client called me this week and asked: can I get paid overtime if I’m a salaried employee? It was a great question. The truth is, you can still receive overtime pay as a salaried employee! The Employment Standards Act (ESA) make clear the rules regarding this matter. What constitutes Overtime Pay? The rule for...

Time Theft in Ontario The term “time theft” carries a heavy connotation, suggesting that an employee’s misconduct is exceptionally severe and equates to criminal behavior. However, this language framing has been scrutinized by arbitral jurisprudence. In Grand & Toy Ltd. v. United Steelworkers of America, Local 9197 (Natal Grievance), Arbitrator Paul Craven argued that the...

    If you’re a TD employee that has lost their job – I understand how difficult this moment is for you but do not sign the release. In Canada, non-unionized employees at TD Bank can get up to 24 months of severance pay when they are fired or laid off from their job. This...

  Terminated from TD? Termination is never easy, and recently, many TD CanadaTrust employees in Ontario have found themselves facing this unsettling reality. If you’re one of them, you may have questions about your rights and what comes next. As an Ontario employment lawyer, I want to let you know how to navigate this situation...

  Termination is never easy, and recently, many Rogers Communications employees in Ontario have found themselves facing this unsettling reality. If you’re one of them, you may have questions about your rights and what comes next. As an Ontario employment lawyer, I want to share insights on how to navigate this situation and ensure you...

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...