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  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HTW Law  - Employment Lawyer | Employment Law Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[HTW Law Employment Lawyer | Employment Law • Wrongful Dismissal • Harassment • Discrimination • Sexual Harassment • Severance • Constructive Dismissal]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:30:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.htwlaw.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Insights into Ontario Employment Law Trends For Employers (2024-2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario employment law is rapidly evolving. "Working for Workers" Acts bring changes: AI disclosure, new leaves. Courts invalidate flawed termination clauses, increasing costs. Non-compliance, human rights violations, bad faith conduct are escalating. Investigations need trauma-informed approach; confidentiality is not absolute. Employers must audit, update policies, and adapt to mitigate risks in this dynamic legal environment.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/essential-insights-into-ontario-employment-law-trends-for-employers-2024-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684fc1bc4b41b90fb95a57bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles by Tony Wong]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:55:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491d2c_d1417b34800d404fb336ddf0d7dc6d06~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Wong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract Work, Disability, and the Problem No One Is Talking About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's gig economy offers perceived flexibility, yet masks profound legal precarity for disabled contractors. While stripped of ESA protections (minimum wage, WSIB, benefits), they are protected by the Human Rights Code, guaranteeing anti-discrimination and accommodation rights. Fluctuating gig income creates an "invisible disability tax" and a complex ODSP "benefits trap," eroding financial security. We discusses some of the pertinent issues revolving around these vulnerable individuals.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/contract-work-disability-and-the-problem-no-one-is-talking-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6849ae95eded2b58065f02a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Disability Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Harassment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Discrimination]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:53:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e9285_810ee45412804f21870e5b06d880b594~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Guide for Ontario WSIB Workers' Compensation Claim Denials and WSIAT Appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Ontario, WSIB claims, despite being a no-fault system, are frequently denied based on specific statutory and evidentiary grounds. 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Understanding these common denial rationales is paramount for both workers seeking recourse and on appeals, Read On to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/reasons-wsib-workers-compensation-denied-wsiat-appeals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683fec27c81ffc3560e8f062</guid><category><![CDATA[Disability Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles by Tony Wong]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:46:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd1459_99fed0b5e4834e88894a49c0eb79f72b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenwat75 &amp; Tony Wong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Types of Actions That Are Considered Unlawful Workplace Retaliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's legal framework robustly prohibits workplace reprisal. Key statutes like the ESA, Human Rights Code, and OHSA protect employees asserting their rights. 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Proactive documentation, timely legal advice, and tenacious advocacy are crucial in ensuring you secure full compensation and critical accommodations you're owed, especially when discrimination complicates your return to work or access to benefits. Safeguarding your long-term financial security and well-being demands a comprehensive approach.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/wsib-std-ltd-disability-discrimination-crush-injuries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683840996be3ccb4d3fb5caa</guid><category><![CDATA[Disability Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles by Tony Wong]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Discrimination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Harassment]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:33:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd1459_149568ebb6b74e86a3294abad15dc1e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_626,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kenwat75 &amp; Tony Wong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Be Evicted if You Can’t Pay Rent on ODSP? Your Legal Options Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[For ODSP recipients facing eviction in Ontario: the RTA unequivocally protects your tenancy. Landlords must follow strict LTB processes; you have significant hearing rights. Propose payment plans, diligently explore vital benefits like CSUMB/HSF, and critically, seek immediate legal advice from Legal Aid or a community clinic. If disability discrimination plays a role, the Human Rights Code offers distinct, powerful recourse. No self-evict. Know your rights, and safeguard your housing.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/can-you-be-evicted-if-you-cant-pay-rent-on-odsp-your-legal-options-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682f2857e813fd1e2b8b1897</guid><category><![CDATA[Disability Law]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:52:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbb4fe_3da2895c51c64e598de67e90c2d3cac9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Boris  Petrov</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Employers &#38; Female Employees: 4 Lessons for Business Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[US employers, heed Ontario's progressive framework: prioritizing equal pay, diligent pregnancy/parental leave management, robust harassment prevention, and dismantling systemic barriers are paramount. While US federal and state laws vary, these core principles are universally essential. 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A proactive, principles-based approach is always your best defense.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/ontario-employers-female-employees-4-lessons-for-business-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c3573efc8008e2b9421cd</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace Harassment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Discrimination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3c408d_b6b8de48774c44e2bd99c3d23009343a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Washington </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Employment Law for Federally Regulated Employees in Australia as compared to Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[In both Australia and Canada, a dual system of employment law prevails. 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Read On to Learn More.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/understanding-employment-law-for-federally-regulated-employee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68314cd4fc4bc32098379fe8</guid><category><![CDATA[Federal Regulated Worker]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Discrimination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Harassment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:49:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa7c83_9717b5466ed64aae92862c163e8a9362~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Oliver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment Contracts for Daily Workers: Why They Matter and What to Include]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic helpers, cleaners, gardeners, and plumbers form the backbone of our society, yet their employment rights and protections are often overlooked due to the absence of formal employment contracts in many cases, which can lead to misunderstandings, unpaid wages, and disputes over rights, which may result in lengthy and costly legal proceedings. Providing them with written contracts is an ethical obligation and a legal requirement that fosters trust, respect, and a positive work environment.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/employment-contracts-for-daily-workers-why-they-matter-and-what-to-include</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6821adfe492ff4fd56cdbf15</guid><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wrongful Dismissal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa7c83_6b001ee8317743ef91b7d768f74ee5a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_996,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Eva Vergis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal Differences in Car Detailing Employment: Calgary vs. Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article aims to provide a clear and concise guide for both employees and employers as they apply to auto detailers in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario's ESA provides a more robust framework of employee protections, particularly concerning overtime pay, mandated breaks, and termination notice. In contrast, Alberta's Code, while ostensibly similar, affords greater flexibility to employers, potentially leading to disparities in enforcement and worker outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/legal-differences-in-car-detailing-employment-calgary-vs-ontario</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681c501d78f0ad3a9ad36810</guid><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><category><![CDATA[Severance Pay]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d427de_febbe433da4d4a0fb01d4de3893a742d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trudy Seeger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Employers Have to Accommodate Bicycle Commuters? 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This article also examines strategies for employees to advocate for fair treatment and reasonable accommodations.]]></description><link>https://www.htwlaw.ca/post/do-employers-have-to-accommodate-bicycle-commuters-understanding-your-rights-and-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6811bb23d7aab542e7f5d980</guid><category><![CDATA[Employment Contract]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Discrimination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workplace Harassment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Disability Law]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 22:57:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ca44e_f688d004bad8430a8d1b3c1c33dc434a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>dukeanna555</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment Law Trends to Watch in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year 2025 promises to be a watershed moment in Canadian employment law. 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They evaluate claims, help you gather evidence (pay stubs, timesheets), negotiate settlements, and represent in court to recover unpaid wages. Consulting one protects your rights and ensures fair workplace treatment. 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