Effective January 1, 2026, new rules related to job postings and the hiring process will take effect in Ontario. Please note these new rules do not apply to an employer...
It may be challenging when a high-performing, well-liked employee leaves an organization, but it is important that an employer takes the correct steps to ensure a smooth departure, from both...
While we are the first to admit we are not immigration specialists, we take this opportunity to provide a high-level overview of the most commonly asked questions relating to work...
At e2r®, we regularly find ourselves speaking with clients about what to do when their employee submits a note from their physician seeking a medical leave of absence. Often, the...
Welcome to the club Alberta! In a recent court decision, Alberta joined Ontario with severance awards over the previously viewed upper limit of twenty-four (24) months. Lischuk v K-Jay Electric...
The Record of Employment (“ROE”) form provides information on employment history and is considered the single most important document used by employees in the Employment Insurance (“EI”) program. Service Canada...
As the extreme heat melts our brains, we take this opportunity to provide a REFRESHER on the most commonly asked summertime questions: Vacation Time & Pay Vacation Pay vs. Vacation...
Since its last increase in 2020, the Small Claims Court (“SCC”) has been reserved for claims that fall below a monetary limit of $35,000. Any claims above this monetary limit...
Long-Term Illness Leave – Effective June 19, 2025 An employee who has been employed for at least thirteen consecutive weeks will be entitled to an unpaid leave of up to...
Over the last several years employers in Ontario have witnessed the repeated striking down of termination provisions in employment agreements. It has been an uphill battle for employers to stay...