Employment Standards Archives

A COVID-19 Update from Rudner Law: Layoffs and Wage Cuts

March 31, 2020
Stuart Rudner

At the end of the day, we know that everyone’s health is the number one priority, but we also want to make sure that people do not compromise their legal rights. We know that many of our clients are struggling. Whatever decisions they make, we want them to be informed decisions.

COVID-19: Federal and Provincial Resources

March 23, 2020
Nadia Zaman

A list of federal and provincial resources such as Employment Standards and information on wages, leaves/layoffs, and more, to help guide you through the COVID-19 crisis.

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Program

Information on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Program

March 20, 2020
Brittany Taylor

Information on the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Program

COVID-19 Pandemic: Information for Dentists and Dental Practices

March 20, 2020
Brittany Taylor

The purpose of this post is to try to address some of the main questions and concerns you may have as an employer in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Frequently Asked Employment Law Questions

March 16, 2020
Brittany Taylor

UPDATED: March 20, 2020 UPDATED: April 6, 2020 Last week we provided some practical recommendations to employers who are dealing with employees returning from travel in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we will be taking a…

Can Employer Change Benefits Without Notice

Can your employer change your benefits package without notice or consideration?

January 27, 2020
Nadia Zaman and Stuart Rudner

Imagine that you have a great benefits package with your employer. Suddenly, your employer announced that they are changing your benefits package; can your employer do this without notice or consideration?

Employer Obligations on Election Day: You Don’t Get to Decide

October 10, 2019
Stuart Rudner

As we approach the federal elections, it is important that employers understand their obligations and employees understand their rights when it comes to voting.

Changes to the Canada Labour Code – Effective September 1st 2019

October 6, 2019
Anique Dublin

On September 1, 2019, several changes to the Canada Labour Code came into force. These changes impact a number of labour standards including breaks and rest periods, vacation and vacation pay and leaves of absence.

Employee’s Length of Service Not Interrupted by Creative Use of “New” Corporate Structures

July 3, 2019
Brittany Taylor

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released a decision confirming that courts will not be fooled by different corporate structures when an employee has, in reality, been employed with the same employer for years.

Seasons Change and So Do Employment Laws: What You Need To Know About April’s Bill 66

April 18, 2019
Stuart Rudner

As we still work to digest the changes brought about by Bill 148 and Bill 47, we also have Bill 66, which was passed earlier in April.

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