A person’s rights as an employee are a combination of what your contract or employment agreement states, and what the law sets out. When an employer is in violation of either those, it impacts how the other is applied. Though…
The relationship between an employer and his or her employees can sometimes be a delicate matter. A good employer seeks to provide a comfortable working environment for staff, but must balance employee rights with the needs of the business. A business…
The laws of Ontario are written to protect the rights of every person living and every entity functioning within the province. As such, there are provisions to allow for reviews of decisions made by judges in a courtroom. Appeals can…
Virtually everyone postpones writing a will. Maybe because it is a tangible reminder of our mortality or perhaps it is difficult to decide to whom to give the property that we worked so hard to acquire during our lives. Whatever…
Some elderly individuals, before they die, may wish to transfer money, real property or other assets to their children, or other relatives, as gifts. However, these kinds of transfers come at a risk. There are often disputes among family members…
Motor vehicle accidents can change lives in a matter of moments. Tragically, accidents do happen, but failing to take responsibility for one’s actions when an accident occurs is a serious offence. An unidentified driver is now the subject of a…
The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion. Modern medicine and childcare practices have greatly reduced the likelihood of major incidents during childbirth compared to times past, yet there always remains a chance of something going wrong. A…
Bicycles are an inexpensive form of transportation for many, including those who travel from abroad for work. Unfortunately, when bicycles share the road with motor vehicles, there is always increased risk of an accident. Incidents like these rarely go well…
There’s a saying in popular culture that nothing good happens after 2:00 in the morning. It certainly seems bad news often comes in the middle of the night. That was exactly the case for the families of two Ontario youths…
The laws dealing with motor vehicles in Ontario are constantly evolving to keep pace with changes in how vehicles are built. From the creation of the first laws for horseless carriages to statutes covering headlamps, wipers and seat belts, each new…