Whether you work in a factory or in an office environment, all Ontario workers are guaranteed rights and protections to ensure they can complete their tasks safely. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that their workplace follows provincial health and safety guidelines. It is also the employee’s responsibility to abide [...]
Your health and safety is paramount, and you need to know your rights if you’re injured while at work. Workplace injuries are common; in fact, around 57,000 Ontarians report a workplace injury every year. Following a workplace injury, it’s imperative for you to seek the appropriate help and guidance. […]
Losing your job unexpectedly is hard on everyone in your life, especially your family. If you’ve recently had your employment terminated by your employer, you need to understand your legal rights. While employment termination, initiated by an employee or employer, is allowed under certain circumstances, employers are held to a different standard and therefore [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing situation that continues to be monitored by health and government officials in the province of Ontario. While Ontario succeeded at flattening the curve by preventing the spread and contraction of COVID-19, it’s important to remember that we’re all in this situation together and that we need to continue [...]
The economy’s opening back up and people are getting back to work. With things having been closed for the past few months, there may be a lot of businesses that need to play “catch-up”. For business owners, while catching up on lost time may seem essential, it’s important to be mindful of your employees’ [...]
COVID-19 has made a huge impact on our daily lives. Non-essential businesses are closed, social distancing has become the new norm, and working individuals risk infection everyday. If you’re considered an essential worker, you may feel uneasy at your workplace due to this virus; you may not know exactly what your rights are as [...]
