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All articles2026-08-19Ontario, CanadaTemporary LayoffsESA Termination Pay
When Does a Layoff Become a Termination in Ontario?
Ontario's ESA caps temporary layoffs at 13 weeks in 20, or under 35 in 52 with conditions. Learn what turns a layoff into a deemed termination.
2026-08-10Ontario, CanadaTerminationContracts
Is Your Ontario Termination Clause Actually Enforceable?
Ontario courts routinely strike down termination clauses. If any part violates the ESA, the whole clause can fall, reverting to costly common-law notice. Here's what makes a clause unenforceable.
2026-08-08Ontario, CanadaTerminationProbation
Can You Fire a Probationary Employee for Attendance in Ontario?
Terminating a probationary employee in Ontario for attendance issues isn't automatically safe. What the ESA, common law, and the Human Rights Code actually require.