The Ontario government has added new duties to employers when seeking to fill new roles. Employers must now provide prospective employees with information before starting the job, both in the job posting and directly to the prospective employee.
In Ontario, the Small Claims Court, the Landlord and Tenant Tribunal, and other administrative Tribunals are designed to allow people to represent themselves. However, while self-representation is possible, it is not always practical or effective, especially as the legal landscape becomes more complex.
At the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, the Courts ruled on two cases which provide (some) clarity into Termination Clauses.
The Ontario government has added new duties to employers when seeking to fill new roles. Employers must now provide prospective employees with information before starting the job, both in the job posting and directly to the prospective employee.
In Ontario, the Small Claims Court, the Landlord and Tenant Tribunal, and other administrative Tribunals are designed to allow people to represent themselves. However, while self-representation is possible, it is not always practical or effective, especially as the legal landscape becomes more complex.
At the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, the Courts ruled on two cases which provide (some) clarity into Termination Clauses.
Some employers might see classifying workers as independent contractors as a simple cost-cutting measure, by avoiding CPP and EI contributions, vacation and holiday pay, benefits, and payroll administration. However, the benefits to the employer are short-lived and the risks are serious.
If you have been named as a Respondent in an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next.
