Employment Law

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Employment, Federal Workers, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Statutory Holiday / June 15, 2021 October 16, 2021

Question: Is there a new statutory holiday at the end of September? Answer: Yes, there is a new statutory holiday on September 30, 2021 and it will be held every year going forward, but most workers in Ontario won’t be directly affected. The holiday affects federally regulated workers. The vast majority of workers are provincially …

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Constructive Dismissal: What exactly is it?

Constructive Dismissal, Employer Conduct, Employment Law, Medical Leave, Wrongful Dismissal / February 2, 2021 May 23, 2021

Constructive dismissal is a specific type of wrongful dismissal. Constructive Dismissal occurs when you are forced to leave your job against your will because of your employer’s conduct. Imagine a scenario where an employer makes life so absolutely unbearable for an employee that there seems to be no option but to …

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