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Can an Employer Reduce My Hours While Recovering from an Injury?

In a recent Globe and Mail article, Rahul Soni, barrister and solicitor of Soni Law Firm, was asked to answer a question provided by a reader. In this article, the reader had stated that they had obtained an injury outside of work and was unable to work in their usual department while healing from the injury. The employer moved the reader from their typical department to the front cash though this move came with a reduction of hours, cutting the […]

How Do I Write a Resignation Letter to HR?

Have you just been offered a new job and are now dreading the fact that you’ll have to resign from your current one? Though it might seem like a straightforward task, many employees get anxious about resigning and often overthink the process of writing a resignation letter. In this blog post, we outline what you should know about resignation letters and guide you through writing one. Though leaving your job can often feel stressful and leave you with mixed emotions, […]

Can You Be Laid Off While on Sick Leave?

There are countless reasons why an employee may need to take sick leave. Whether you are taking a time to recover from an illness, injury, or other medical events it is important to understand your rights as an employee. All workplaces in Ontario are required to provide three days of unpaid, job-protected sick leave each year. However, many workplaces have policies allowing for paid sick days or additional sick leave benefits.

Can You Be Fired for Not Getting a Vaccine?

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees have been faced with many unprecedented challenges. One of the most controversial and debated issues in the workplace has been vaccine mandates. Though for some, the idea of vaccine mandates related to the work environment can feel inflammatory, there is precedent for their existence. Many employees want to know, can my employer fire me for not getting the vaccine? Though in many cases, yes, an employer can fire you for refusing to get […]

Quid Pro Quo Harassment – What You Need to Know

Workplace sexual harassment can take place in many different forms and is something that both employers and employees need to be aware of. Though it can’t be defined as just one behaviour, sexual harassment always includes discrimination based on sex and is exceptionally harmful to those who experience it. Employers have a duty to take steps to prevent sexual harassment and must address complaints of sexual harassment, ensuring a safe environment for all employees. In our previous article, What is […]

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Can You Get Fired for No Reasons in Ontario?

Being terminated from your places of employment can be a very difficult life event to navigate. Beyond the emotions that may arise from such an event, you are also tasked with the stress of finding new employment. At Soni Law Firm, we have worked with clients who have felt blindsided by being let go from their place of employment without a cause. Most often, our client’s wonder, can an employer fire you without cause and can you get fired for […]

What is Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

In Ontario, every individual has the right to not be discriminated against when it comes to specific prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Human Rights Code. Discrimination based on age is one of the prohibited grounds that are the Human Rights Code protects against. In the workplace, age discrimination can occur in many different forms. Though it is against human rights, age discrimination is something that some employers overlook. If you feel you are being discriminated against at work based […]

What Is Considered Sexual Harassment in The Workplace

Sexual harassment in the workplace is something that all employers and employees should be aware of to keep working environments safe and equitable for all. Though you have likely heard of and understand that sexual harassment is a problem, you may have questions about what constitutes sexual harassment and how sexual harassment can be prevented in the workplace. At Soni Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping you understand and protect your rights as an employee. In this post, we […]

Can You Sue an Employer After Signing a Severance Agreement?

If you have recently been let go from your place of employment, there is a chance that you would have been asked to sign a severance agreement. In many cases, a severance agreement will provide you with compensation for being terminated but you should keep in mind that there could be drawbacks to signing such as waiving your right to sue your employer. At Soni Law Firm, we are committed to helping you understand and protect your rights as an […]

When are Employees Considered Fiduciaries?

What is a fiduciary? A fiduciary is a person who is required to act for the benefit of another person, the beneficiary, on all matters within the scope of their relationship. Fiduciary employees owe duties that go beyond the duty of fidelity owed by regular employees. Fiduciary employees owe their employers heightened duties, including a duty of loyalty, a duty of good faith, and a duty of honesty. They are expected to prioritize their employer’s best interests above their own. […]

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