Effective October 1, 2025, Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase to $17.60 per hour (up from $17.20). This annual adjustment is tied to the Consumer Price Index and affects nearly all employees covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). For employers, this increase is a timely reminder to review pay practices, budgets, and compliance processes before the fall.
Courts do not want employees to be 'starved' by employers in an effort to have them accept lower packages on termination
A retired judge once told me a legal claim is like a house – the foundation of that house is the written complaint that sets out the facts to support it. Sometimes there are cracks in the foundation. Where a written complaint fails to articulate every element of every possible cause of action, the house may crumble. Claims can fail.
When I was in grade school I completed a project on eastern cougars in Canada. One of the most notable traits of the feline is the fact that they are incredibly elusive. If you have ever spotted one, consider yourself one of the lucky few.
