Questions about overtime come up frequently, especially when workloads increase or staffing levels change. Whether an employer can require you to work additional hours depends largely on what was agreed to when the employment relationship began and how the role has been treated over time. When Your Original Employment Terms Matter At the start of employment, the agreed-upon hours of work form a core part of the employment contract. If you were hired for a role that clearly co

Yes, an employer can legally terminate an employee in December, including right before or after the holidays. However, from an employment lawyer’s perspective, the timing of a termination is often a critical factor in determining how much severance an employee is entitled to under common law. Why an Employment Lawyer First Looks at Your Contract One of the first things an employment lawyer will assess is whether the employee is actually restricted by an enforceable employment

Do I Need an Employment Contract? Employment Contract Lawyer explains what Employees and Employers Need to Know Many employees feel uneasy starting a new job without a written employment contract. It feels informal. It feels risky. Some employees even insist on one before accepting an offer, believing it protects them. In reality, for employees, an employment contract often does the opposite. From an employment lawyer’s perspective, one of the most common misconceptions we se

3 reasons you should not use AI to calculate your severance pay after a wrongful termination of employment.

I recently encountered a scenario that perfectly illustrates the problem: an employee was terminated for walking off the job out of anger. He was specifically told by his employer on that day that he was not permitted to leave, and that that his role was critical that day. To make matters worse, he had a history of insubordinate behaviour. Ignoring the clear instructions that he was not permitted to abandon work for the day, he left anyway. By any reasonable standard, this wa

I recently spoke with an employee who had just been placed on a temporary layoff. During his free consultation I explained very clearly that unless his employment contract specifically allowed for layoffs, he should object in writing immediately. A layoff imposed without contractual authority is usually a constructive dismissal. I told him not to accept it, not to be a “team player”, and not to trust that it would be short. He disagreed. He told me he trusted his employer, th

I spoke with someone about two weeks ago regarding their termination. Based on their age, position, and length of service, I advised that they might be entitled to a maximum of approximately 22 to 23 months of severance. I also explained that the number they might reasonably settle for could be somewhat lower once mitigation is factored in. Mitigation refers to the prospect of reemployment during the notice period, which can reduce the employer’s actual financial exposure. Th

Ontario’s new Working for Workers Five Act introduces strict job posting and hiring rules effective January 1, 2026, with major implications for discrimination and employment law. Employers must keep detailed records of postings, interviews, and communications for three years, disclose salary ranges, and notify applicants within 45 days. These new documentation duties could expose employers to future discrimination claims, as imperfect records and inconsistencies may be used

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