The old idea that work ends when you walk out the door is irrelevant to most modern employees. Even those who work fixed shifts know the pain and frustration of receiving a text or call from a manager asking you to work on your day off. The pandemic further blurred the lines between work and home as employees suddenly had to work from home. The new Ontario Right to Disconnect Law was created to answer this but has confused many employers and employees. This has led to questions about what it is, what an employee is entitled to, or even…
Most people probably didn’t know that the LSO has a certified specialist program. Following a study conducted by the law society’s competency task force, the certification will be decommissioned. The only exception is the Indigenous Legal issues certification. This certification is being kept in recognition of the key role that this designation plays in the Law Society’s Indigenous Framework and commitments to reconciliation. What is this certification? Lawyers practicing for a number of years in a certain field could apply to be certified as a specialist in that field. Along with a small fee, if lawyers continued to meet these…
Anyone who has searched for work has come across job listings specifying a seasonal term with the “opportunity” to extend or gain full-time employment. While there are many mutually beneficial employment opportunities to be found in a variety of seasonal sectors, it goes without saying that seasonal employees are more vulnerable than permanent employees. If you work seasonally in the fishing, forestry, or agricultural industries during their peaks, retail and hospitality during the holidays, or one of the many other industries that hire seasonal workers, you understand that vulnerability firsthand. So, what can you do as a seasonal employee to…