The Pelsmakher Law Blog.
Practical, Canadian-law guidance for employees and employers navigating change at work.
Ontario Job Posting Requirements in 2026: Salary, AI and Vacancy Disclosure Rules
Ontario employers face new job posting rules in 2026, including salary transparency, AI disclosure, vacancy disclosure and Canadian experience restrictions. Learn what employers need to know.
The Government of Canada Expands EI Benefits in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Canadian Government has expanded EI benefits and worker supports in response to U.S. tariffs. Learn what the 2026 changes mean for employees, layoffs and severance.
Canada-U.S. Tariffs: Ontario Employment Law & Layoff Rights
How could the Canada-U.S. tariff war affect Ontario workers and businesses? Learn about temporary layoffs, constructive dismissal, severance, terminations and mass layoffs.
Who Owns an Employee’s Work Product? Intellectual Property rights in the workplace. Lessons from Delivery Ease Inc. v. Tahir
Ontario court decision highlights who may own intellectual property created during employment and key lessons for employees and employers.
Corus Media Layoffs: Severance Rights for Global News & Radio Employees
Corus Media has announced further layoffs across Global News and talk radio. Learn about severance, group termination and Canada Labour Code rights for affected employees.
Wigdor v. Facebook: Ontario Court of Appeal Rules on RSUs and Termination Clauses
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd., 2026 ONCA 572 awarded more than US$4.7 million for RSUs lost following termination. Learn what the decision means for employees and employers in Ontario.
Termination Pay, Severance Pay and Reasonable Notice in Ontario: What Employees Are Actually Entitled To
What are employees entitled to when their employment is terminated in Ontario? The answer depends on whether the employee is looking only at the minimum standards under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), or whether the employee is also entitled to common law reasonable notice.
Duty to Accommodate Disability in Ontario: Undue Hardship Explained
Ontario employers must accommodate disability to the point of undue hardship, not perfection. Learn the procedural and substantive duty, what triggers it, and where it ends.
What changes at age 65 when it comes to workplace pension and benefits?
Learn why LTD, pension, and health coverage shift at this milestone, what the law permits, and how to plan ahead for both employers and employees.