Information About Employee Rights Blog

A temporary layoff does not always mean the employment relationship has ended. It does, however, create immediate legal risk for both the employee and the employer.  In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 sets limits on how long a temporary layoff can last before it is treated as a terminati … Read more »

A difficult workplace is not always a legal claim. Demanding managers, heavy workloads, poor communication, personality conflicts and stressful deadlines are common workplace problems. They may be unfair or unpleasant, but they do not always create a legal remedy.  A toxic workplace becomes legally … Read more »

Being let go after only a few months or one year can feel especially unfair. You may have worked hard, left another opportunity, invested in the role and started building momentum, only to be told that the position is over.  Many employees assume that short service means they are only entitled to a … Read more »

A fixed-term contract does not always give an employer the right to end the relationship early without further consequences. In Ontario, the wording of the contract matters. If the agreement contains a valid early termination clause, that clause may limit what the employee receives. If it does not, … Read more »

Not every unpleasant workplace interaction is workplace harassment. Ontario law distinguishes between ordinary workplace conflict, reasonable management action, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and a poisoned work environment. That distinction matters. The right legal response depends o … Read more »