by Stacey R. Ball | Sep 29, 2021 | Employment Contracts
You do not need to sign an employment contract in order to work in Ontario. However, it is also not possible to be working in Ontario without a contract. This is because it is impossible to be in an employment relationship without also being in a contractual... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Sep 1, 2021 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law, General
Ideally, you would never resign from a job unless you were absolutely sure that you wanted to. But mistakes happen. Is it possible to “take back” (or rescind) your resignation after it has already been given? Submitting a Valid Resignation In order for this issue to... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 27, 2021 | Employment Contracts
Employment contracts are complicated documents. They need to be just right. Any mistake, however small, could potentially be catastrophic. Entering the wrong words, even so much as two, can have serious consequences. In Lamontagne v. J.L. Richards Associates Ltd.,... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 12, 2021 | Employment Contracts, Employment Law
Pregnancy Leave and Parental Leave In Ontario, pregnancy leave (i.e., maternity leave) and parental leave are governed by the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”), which establishes minimum employment requirements or standards that all employers must comply with. Under... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 11, 2021 | Employment Contracts, General
If you have been terminated without cause, you will be eligible to collect Employment Insurance (“EI”). If you were terminated for cause, you will not be eligible for EI. Without cause termination occurs where your employer terminates you without you having done... 
by Stacey R. Ball | Aug 10, 2021 | Employment Contracts
How many hours per week can your employer expect or require you to work? How many hours per day? These are questions anyone who works long hours will inevitably ask themselves. Fortunately, work hours are indeed regulated in Ontario and there are maximum amounts of... 