We’ve applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in Preston v. Cervus Equipment Corporation, a case raising important questions about how employment releases are interpreted.

$10-a-day daycare in Ontario; it frequently comes on the backs of childcare workers who are expected to work for substandard wages.

As your query indicates, affordable and effective access to justice remains a significant problem for many Canadians. However, various private and publicly funded services can help with employment law advice. All the services mentioned below can be found easily through an internet search.

While the circumstances described may be unfair, they are typically not illegal. In Ontario, employers are generally not prohibited by law from requiring employees to be on-call or from cancelling shifts on short notice without compensation, provided the employees are not obliged to remain at the workplace during this time.

Many workers rely on tips to supplement their wages, particularly given today’s inflationary pressures and the high cost of living. In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act provides certain protections for workers who receive tips.

Losing your job can be a distressing experience. Employees are typically entitled to take time to think through their options and to seek legal advice before accepting a termination package.