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What Can I Do If My Employer Rehires for My Position After a Layoff

Have you ever been laid off from your place of employment? If so, you’ll likely understand the feeling of uncertainty in what comes next and wondered what you can do about it. Layoffs are relatively common, and it is important to understand your rights and entitlements as an employee in the event of...

Can I Be Forced to Take Vacation in Week-Long Blocks

Nothing beats vacation days and although some people love taking their vacation time in larger blocks, others prefer to have their vacation spaced out into smaller chunks throughout the year. Though many employers will attempt to accommodate employees’ requests there are many reasons why an employer...

How To Win A Constructive Dismissal Case in Ontario

If you feel you have been constructively dismissed by your employer, you may have questions about what your next steps are and what you can do to protect your rights as an employee. Being terminated from your employment is an emotionally charged issue and is often incredibly stressful. When you are ...

What Happens When You Get Laid Off

If you have recently been laid off, you may have questions about what happens next. Layoffs are common, yet not every employee fully understands their rights and entitlements once they have been laid off. Depending on your employment situation, you may be entitled to compensation when you are laid o...

Do Non-Compete Agreements Hold Up?

When you first signed your contract of employment with your employer, you may not have felt that the non-compete clause you were asked to sign was of any importance. Fast-forward a few years and you are now leaving your place of employment. You have got big plans to start your own business, take on ...

Do Independent Contractors Have to Abide by Non-Compete Clauses?

Are you an independent contractor who is being asked to sign a non-compete clause? If so, you may be wondering whether this non-compete clause would be enforceable. The agreement between an employer and an independent contractor is unique and unlike a typical employer-employee relationship, as an in...

How Do Equal Opportunity Laws Protect Job Applicants in Canada?

Within Canada, any business that is regulated by the federal government has a legal obligation to abide by the Employment Equity Act. This means that these regulated businesses are required to provide equal opportunities for employment to Read More

Is Insubordination Just Cause for Termination In Canada?

Has your employer recently dismissed you with cause claiming insubordination or insolence? If so, you may be wondering if this is a justifiable reason for you to have been dismissed. Within Canada, there are specific grounds that may justify your employer to dismiss y...

Is My Non-Compete Clause Enforceable In Canada?

When you first signed your employment contract, you may have been asked to sign a non-compete clause. Non-compete clauses are common, particularly in instances where an employee would be able to provide services similar to their employer outside of their workplace env...

Can I Claim Constructive Dismissal In Canada If I Resign In Canada?

Has your employer made changes to your conditions of employment without your consent? Changes in duties, reduced status, reduction in salary or benefits and threats of dismissal can all be examples of constructive dismissal. When these changes are made, employees ofte...