by David Ertl | Feb 18, 2022 | Employment Law
Employment laws in Canada allow new parents and expectant mothers job-protected, unpaid time off work to spend with their newest family member(s). There are two types of leave, pregnancy leave (aka maternity leave) and parental leave. So what are the differences...
by David Ertl | Feb 3, 2022 | Employment Law
What if you came to work one day and your employer told you they were returning you to a junior position you held several years ago, effective immediately? Or you look at the schedule for the next pay period and your shifts, and no one else’s, were drastically reduced...
by David Ertl | Jan 18, 2022 | Disability Law
Injuries and illnesses happen to everyone. But what if someone is severely injured in an accident that requires months of full-time medical care or develops a condition so overwhelming that they can no longer perform routine tasks? Many employer and self-provided...
by David Ertl | Jan 11, 2022 | Employment Law
If you’ve never had a Record of Employment (ROE) issued to you, you might confuse it for a T4 slip the first time you see it. While it looks like a simple, straightforward document containing standard information like your name, address and those of your former...
by David Ertl | Dec 16, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Rights
One in four women and 17% of men experienced sexual misconduct while in the workplace in Canada in 2020. Realistically, those numbers are probably higher. Employers are legally required to provide a safe, harassment-free workplace. Nobody should have to endure sexual...
