Case Law Update: Alberta
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...
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Record of Employment Form: A Primer
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...
Summer, tis the season (for vacations & holidays)
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...
Small Claims Court: Monetary Limit Increase
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...
They’re here! Changes to the ESA in Ontario
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...
Termination Language – Ontario
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...
Sick Notes
In October 2024 the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) released a statement calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term minor illnesses. In parallel, we have seen the various jurisdictions review,...
EI PILOT PROJECT
In response to the economic uncertainty expected from the threat and/or introduction of tariffs by trading partners, the federal government introduced amendments to the employment insurance (“EI”) regulations, Pilot Project...
The Duty to Mitigate: A Refresher
In working with your e2r® Advisors, you may have heard us refer to an employee’s duty to ‘mitigate’ their losses following the termination of their employment. The employee’s duty to...
Minimum Wage in Ontario to Increase Effective October 1, 2025
On April 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced that the general minimum wage will increase from $17.20 per hour to $17.60 per hour effective October 1, 2025. This change...