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COVID-19 FAQ #6 - All About Employee Recalls from Layoffs

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COVID-19 FAQ #6 - All About Employee Recalls from Layoffs

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #6: All about employee recalls after layoffs including: does an employer have to give notice of recall? Can an employee refuse a recall? Can an employee refuse a recall based on health safety concerns including catching COVID-19?

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COVID-19 FAQ #5 - Is it legal to order an employee to take vacation instead of a layoff?

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COVID-19 FAQ #5 - Is it legal to order an employee to take vacation instead of a layoff?

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #5: Can an employer order an employee to take vacation, banked overtime, or other leaves of absence instead of a layoff?

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COVID-19 FAQ #4 - What are an Employee's Options During a Layoff

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COVID-19 FAQ #4 - What are an Employee's Options During a Layoff

Recurring FAQ series discussing employment situations regarding COVID-19. FAQ #4: What are an employee’s options during a layoff? What happens if they quit or find a new job? How long can a layoff last? What happens when an employee is recalled?

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Black Friday! ESA Rights for Retail Employees

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Black Friday! ESA Rights for Retail Employees

With Black Friday upon us, employers and employees should know the basic obligations and rights that everyone has during this hectic time of the year.

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Why You Shouldn’t Call the Ministry of Labour

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Why You Shouldn’t Call the Ministry of Labour

The Ministry of Labour can give helpful information, but it does not paint the who picture. Employees and employers who rely on the Ministry of Labour’s information may be missing key legal information about their workplace rights and interests.

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Can My Employer Terminate Me For Any Reason?

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Can My Employer Terminate Me For Any Reason?

Yes if the reasons are not illegal, you are not in a union, and you are provincially regulated by the Ontario Employment Standards Act. In this blog I discuss the various job protections an employee may have.

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