Information About Toronto Employment Law & Workplace Immigration Blog

If your employer tells you that you are “on layoff and subject to recall,” it means that the layoff is temporary and that you may be called back to work. You may be wondering whether you still have a job, whether you should look for new employment, and whether you qualify for Employment Insurance be … Read more »

An employee can be dismissed for being drunk at work, but employers cannot automatically terminate someone simply because alcohol is involved. Whether a dismissal is lawful depends on the circumstances. Employers should consider factors such as workplace safety, the employee’s role, prior disciplina … Read more »

Generally, your employer will not automatically be notified if you file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is typically a personal financial matter, and many employees complete the process without their employer ever becoming involved. That said, there are situations where an employer may learn about a bank … Read more »

If your employer accuses you of stealing time at work, your first concern may be whether you can be fired or even face criminal consequences. Generally, no. Most allegations of time theft are treated as employment matters rather than criminal offences, although serious cases involving deliberate fra … Read more »

Short-term disability benefits often continue for the remainder of the approved benefit period, provided you continue to meet the insurer’s definition of disability. However, coverage does not continue automatically in every case. Some disability plans limit benefits once employment ends or impose c … Read more »