Unpaid Suspensions: Clarification on the Law
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2291″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal has refined the law on administrative suspensions and, particularly, when such a suspension constitutes a constructive dismissal. An administrative suspension can be an effective interim measure pending the results of an investigation into workplace misconduct, harassment or violence. However, employers do not […]
Analyzing Entitlement to Personal Emergency Leave
Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), employers and employees cannot contract out of an ESA minimum entitlement.
Provincial Elections: Employers’ Responsibilities
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3584″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Ontarians will return to the polls to elect a provincial government. Pursuant to the Ontario Election Act (the “Act”), every employee that is eligible to vote is entitled to three consecutive hours while polls are open on election day in order to cast their vote.