Ontario employers should take note of the recent decision in Baker v. Van Dolders Home Team Inc., 2025 ONSC 952, which underscores the importance of carefully drafting termination clauses in employment contracts. This ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, released on February 11, 2025, highlights the high legal standards to which employers are […]
Effective July 1, 2025: A constructor or employer is required to ensure that any washroom facilities provided for worker use are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The constructor or employer is also required to keep, maintain and make available records of the cleaning of washroom facilities. Effective January 1, 2026: Cleaning records must […]
Effective July 1, 2025, Ontario employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide the following information in writing to each new hire prior to their first day of work, or, if that is not feasible, as soon as reasonably possible thereafter: The employer’s legal name, along with any operating or business name […]
On April 1, 2025, the federal government increased the federal minimum wage from $17.30 to $17.75 per hour. This $0.45/hour raise reflects a 2.4% increase, aligned with Canada’s annual average Consumer Price Index (CPI). This increase will ensure salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors are keeping pace with year-over-year cost of living increases. […]
This is a significant development that will have wide-reaching implications for individuals and businesses seeking more affordable and efficient legal recourse. The jurisdictional ceiling for the Small Claims Court increased from $10,000 to $25,000 in 2010. A further increase to $35,000 in 2020 enhanced access to justice for a broader range of civil disputes. The […]
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