Blog Posts
Ed Canning
Dec 26, 2017
The Ontario provincial government is bestowing a belated Christmas gift as of January 1, 2018 which includes some significant changes to the
Employment Standards Act. Whether it is a splendid gift or a lump of coal may depend on your perspective.
Ed Canning
Dec 11, 2017
QUESTION: I have an employee that has been off ill for over 3.5 years. Unfortunately, there appears to be no prospect of him returning to work in the foreseeable future. Do I have to keep holding his position open for him? If I terminate the relationship do I owe him anything?
Ed Canning
Oct 16, 2017
Here are some FAQ's.
Ed Canning
Sep 25, 2017
Doughnut shop facing "hole" lot of trouble.
Ed Canning
May 29, 2017
After two years of study a report suggesting changes to the
Employment Standards Act of Ontario has been released and it includes 173 recommendations.
Ed Canning
Apr 17, 2017
Fresh out of high school, at the age of 18, Rebecca landed a job selling cell phones at a small store. Some days she worked alone. Other days the store owner would work with her and occasionally his wife would be there.
Ed Canning
Apr 03, 2017
Most often when a workplace is being reorganized and a position eliminated, the person filling that role is simply terminated. Sometimes, however, there is a twist.
Ed Canning
Mar 20, 2017
Question: I worked in a large food processing plant for eight years before I was terminated. As a result of a degenerative back condition, my doctor limited how much weight I could lift at any given time.
Ed Canning
Feb 20, 2017
QUESTION: For the third time in two years, one of my drivers has been in a fender bender that was his fault. This is significantly affecting my insurance and deductibles. Can I deduct the increased costs from his pay cheque?